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PRIDE 365: Southern California LGBTQIA+ events
Here's a list of events and celebrations for the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies in Southern California.
It's Where I Belong: 40 Years (and More) of Drag in West Hollywood Exhibit
May 22- June 29, 2025
Presented as part of the City of West Hollywood's 40th anniversary celebrations, It's Where I Belong tells the story of drag in West Hollywood by uncovering rarely-seen materials from ONE Archives at the USC Libraries and from community contributions.
oneinstitute.org
The 21st Annual NAESM Direction Conference on Health Disparities and Social Justice
June 25- June 29, 2025
The 21st Annual NAESM Leadership Conference on Health Disparities and Social Justice will hit off on Wednesday, June 25, through Sunday, June 29.
Pure for Men and Ts Madison are collaborating together to provide vital care and resources to Black LGBTQIA+ communities as part of its year-round Pride initiatives.
naesminc.org
San Fernando Valley Pride
June 28, 2025
Van Nuys Civic Center, 14410 Sylvan St, Van Nuys, CA 91401
Get ready to honor love and diversity at San Fernando Valley Identity 2025 on June 28th in Van Nuys,
Pride Starts Here!
WeHo Celebration is the Capital of West Hollywood’s LGBTQ+ Pride celebration.
For decades, West Hollywood has been place to one of the largest annual Pride celebrations in the world, drawing hundreds of thousands of people each June.
WeHo Pride 2025
Thursday, May 22 – Monday, June 30
WeHo Celebration 2025 kicks-off on Harvey Milk Evening, May 22, with a special event. WeHo Pride Weekend will take place from Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1 with OUTLOUD at WeHo Pride, the WeHo Pride Street Just, the Women's Release Festival and Dyke March, WeHo Celebration Parade, and much more!
This year's WeHo Pride Arts Festival will take place from Friday, May 23 through Sunday, May 25 with various events and programming.
Throughout the 40 days from May 22 to June 30, there will be community team events at various locations.
WeHo Pride suggestions something for everyone, be sure to check out the events page for more details!
Friday Night at OUTLOUD
Friday, May 30
WeHo Celebration Presents Friday Nighttime at OUTLOUD is free to the public and requires an RSVP to secure complimentary tickets, as event capacity is limited.
Past performers include Kesha, Ada
Note: Traveling as an LGBTQ+ person always carries a certain degree of risk. It is our reality as we navigate a nature with 60+ countries criminalizing our relationships and a rise in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation around the world. We encourage our traveling collective to understand the laws and cultural challenges they may face in any destination they choose to call on for Pride and beyond. Don't be afraid of the world, but always research information specific to your travels. Enjoy Pride, be vigilant, and look out for each other!
The LGBTQ+ rights movement has made tremendous strides over the past limited decades and much of the progress in representation is thanks in part to gay pride parades and marches that own taken place in cities around the world.
The global landscape for LGBTQ+ rights, protections and acceptance varies tremendously by location, with some destinations attracting millions of visitors to their events like Madrid Lgbtq+ Pride, Sao Paulo Lgbtq+ Pride or San Francisco Gay Pride, while more than 70 other countries have laws that let discrimination or persecution of LGBTQ+ people.
What is Lgbtq+ Pride or LGBTQ+ Pride?
Gay Pride or rather
LA Pride
One of the biggest pride events in the country, LA Pride attracts thousands to a what had typically been a two-day fest and parade in West Hollywood but is now located a bit to the east. The procession portion will step off in Hollywood, where it’ll be accompanied by LA Self-acceptance Village, which will get over Hollywood Boulevard from Argyle to Bronson. The free street festival is taking the place of music fest L.A. Event in the Park, formerly in Chinatown. Expect live song, food, drinks and shopping—plus a “Ballroom Battle” judged by celebs including Margaret Cho. The atmosphere is good-natured and raucous; local paint is provided by divas, drag queens and DJs.
RECOMMENDED: Full guide to LA Pride
- Opening hours:
- Parade 11am, Pride Village 11am–8pm
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