In a city that fully embraces its vibrant culture and diverse community, LA Pride is the second largest Pride celebration in the United States and one of the largest in the world. Kicking off this June, Los Angeles Tourism invites visitors to partake in a dynamic array of special events to celebrate and empower the LGBTQ+ community both in Los Angeles and around the globe, with a curated list of events and resources available at DiscoverLosAngeles.com/GayLA.
“LA Pride serves as a symbol of unity, inclusivity and equity, and it’s so exciting to see how much the celebration has grown and evolved over the years,” said Adam Burke, President & CEO of the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board. “We invite those near and far to join us in recognising the resilience and spirit of the LGBTQ+ community that has helped shape Los Angeles into the dynamic city it is today, not just during LA Pride but year-round.”
At the centre of Pride Week celebrations, the iconic LA Pride Parade – which originally debuted in 1970 as the world’s first permitted parade advocating for gay rights – will be bigger and better than ever with soon-to-be-announced performances and more exciting surprises. The celebratory procession down Hollywood Boulevard will culminate in Pride Village, a free street fair adjacent to the parade route featuring food, activities, and live performances.
Pride festivities will also include the two-day Pride in the Park festival headlined by global superstars and GRAMMY Award-winning queens Megan Thee Stallion and Mariah Carey; LGBTQ+ Pride Night at Dodger Stadium, OUTLOUD @ WeHo Pride, the flagship music festival and concert experience of WeHo Pride Weekend; Pride is Universal at Universal Studios, including the recently opened Super Nintendo World and much more.
Los Angeles continues to be one of the nation’s most popular and welcoming LGBTQ+ destinations. The city received a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s annual Municipal Equality Index, which rates cities based on how inclusive laws, policies, and services are of LGBTQ+ people who live and work there, evaluating factors including non-discrimination laws, law enforcement and leadership on LGBTQ+ equality.
Visitors coming to Los Angeles to celebrate Pride from 9-11 June can “Stay and Slay” with a collection of hotel offers specially curated by Los Angeles Tourism to welcome revellers from around the world. Travelers can book a Hollywood hotel, such as the new Godfrey Hotel Hollywood, Kimpton Everly Hollywood or Thompson Hollywood, and enjoy special rates, amenities, charitable contributions, complimentary drinks and more from the participating hotels. Event highlights and hotel offers are listed out below, and for more information about how to celebrate Pride in Los Angeles, visit DiscoverLosAngeles.com/GayLA.
EVENTS
OUTLOUD @ WeHo Pride – June 2-4, 2023
Kicking off Pride Season, OUTLOUD @ WeHo Pride is the flagship music festival and concert experience of WeHo Pride Weekend, returning to West Hollywood Park with a star-studded, high-energy line-up celebrating and advocating for queer voices in music. Musical artists include Carly Rae Jepsen, Passion Pit, Grace Jones, Idina Menzel, Orville Peck, Santigold and more. Find more information and purchase tickets here.
WeHo Pride Parade – June 4, 2023
Get festive as the WeHo Pride Parade rolls down Santa Monica Boulevard on Sunday, June 4! The WeHo Pride Parade is an imaginative and colourful annual tradition that embraces LGBTQ+ representation, inclusion, and progress. The Parade is a lively, energetic experience with good cheer and great vibes, and a whole lot of rainbows! more information here.
Pride is Universal – June 8, 2023
This LA Pride fan favourite is back and better than ever with Super Nintendo World. The after-hours theme park experience is open to guests of all ages and includes park entry as early as 4:00pm, then exclusive extended park hours from 9:00pm -1:00am. Pride is Universal will feature live DJs, Universal character meet-and-greets, photo ops, and more, with musical guests, drag performers and surprises to be announced. Purchase tickets here.
LA Pride in the Park – June 9-10, 2023
The largest Pride music event in the US, LA Pride in the Park will expand this year to a two-day extravaganza, taking place at Los Angeles State Historic Park on Friday 9 and Saturday10 June. Global superstars and GRAMMY Award-winning queens Megan Thee Stallion and Mariah Carey are headlining Friday and Saturday, respectively. The festival will also feature an array of local vendors and LGBTQ+ exhibitors; a large sober space, sponsor giveaways, Erotic City for the leather community, and the new Trans Galleria, highlighting the art and creativity of the LA trans community. Purchase single-day and weekend passes here.
53rd Annual LA Pride Parade – June 11, 2023
In 2022, the LA Pride Parade returned to Hollywood for the first time since 1978, and over 145,000 spectators cheered on the iconic LGBTQ+ procession down Hollywood Blvd. This year, there will be even more fun and Pride, with extra performances, music, and surprises during this free event. Adjacent to the Parade route will be Pride Village, a free street fair featuring food, activities, live performances and more. Find more information here.
LGBTQ+ Pride Night at Dodger Stadium – June 16, 2023
The Dodgers have again teamed up with their long-time community non-profit partner LA Pride to host their annual LGBTQ+ Pride Night at Dodger Stadium against rival San Francisco Giants on Friday, June 16 at 7:00pm. The game will be followed by a spectacular drone show. Purchase tickets here.
Street Food Cinema: “The Birdcage” at The Autry – June 17, 2023
Featuring a wide range of films, gourmet food trucks and live music, Street Food Cinema presents Saturday night screenings at outdoor locations from The Autry Museum to Los Angeles State Historic Park, Will Rogers State Historic Park, and Verdugo Park in Glendale. On June 17, SFC will present a special Pride screening of The Birdcage starring Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman and Dianne Wiest (1996) at The Autry. Purchase tickets here.
LGBTQ Night @ Cinespia, The Hollywood Forever Cemetery: “Velvet Goldmine” – June 17, 2023
Cinespia brings movie magic to life with dazzling screenings of classic films under the stars at iconic venues including The Hollywood Forever Cemetery. On June 17, Cinespia will present a special screening of “Velvet Goldmine” for LGBTQ Night.
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