Photo provided courtesy of the City of West Hollywood. Photo credit Jon Viscott.
Pride festivals in Los Angeles are vibrant, inclusive celebrations that honor the LGBTQ+ community’s history, culture, and ongoing fight for equality. Held annually, Pride festivals in L.A. feature colorful parades, live music, art installations, and community events across the city. L.A.’s Pride festivals start in May and continue through August, so there’s always a cool Pride party happening around L.A. in the summer.
L.A.’s many Pride festivals draws thousands of attendees from all backgrounds, creating a joyful and empowering space that promotes love, acceptance, and visibility. Thanks to its incredible mix of diverse events and big-name performers, L.A. Pride festivals have become some of the most iconic and influential Pride celebrations in the country.
Here’s a full guide to the 7 Pride festivals in Los Angeles:
Long Beach Pride
Long Beach Pride is one of California’s biggest LGBTQ+ events, attracting more than 80,000 people each year for its lively parade and festival. The 42nd annual celebration, themed “The Power of Community,” was held May 17–18, 2025 at Marina Green Park with live music, drag shows, and a variety of vendors.
🎉 Long Beach Pride 2025 Main Events:
Teen Pride (May 16)
A free, all-ages party at Marina Green Park with DJs, drag bingo, food, and giveaways for LGBTQ+ teens.
Pride Festival (May 17–18)
Two days of music, drag shows, food, vendors, and community fun at Marina Green Park.
Pride Parade (May 18)
A lively parade along Ocean Boulevard featuring colorful floats, music, and local groups.
Pride Run (May 18)
A 5K and 10K run/walk along the beach, plus a kids’ fun run, raising funds for LGBTQ+ causes.
🏳️🌈More info here: Long Beach Pride
WeHo Pride is West Hollywood’s iconic LGBTQ+ celebration, running from May 22 to June 30, 2025. Spanning over a month of parades, festivals, and cultural events, it stands as one of the largest and most vibrant Pride celebrations in the world.
🎉WeHo Pride 2025 Main Events:
WeHo Pride Arts Festival (May 23 – May 25)
A celebration of LGBTQ+ creativity featuring visual art, dance, performance, and literary arts across multiple West Hollywood venues.
It’s Where I Belong Drag Exhibit (Now until June 29)
The exhibition is a love letter to all the queer trailblazers who paved the way for drag as we know it today and who’ve made WeHo a global drag and queer capital. Get all the info here!
Friday Night at OUTLOUD (May 30)
A free outdoor concert at West Hollywood Park kicking off the weekend, headlined by Maren Morris and featuring special guest performances.
The Traitors Pop-Up (May 31)
Emmy Award-winning TV host Alan Cumming is bringing his NYC experience Club Cumming to West Hollywood with a new pop up. Get the full details here!
Women’s Freedom Festival (May 31)
Showcasing LGBTQ+ and BIPOC women, non-binary musicians, comedians, poets, and activists in a vibrant cultural event.
Dyke March (May 31)
An empowering march along Santa Monica Boulevard promoting lesbian visibility, solidarity, and community pride.
OUTLOUD Music Festival (May 31 – June 1)
A ticketed, high-energy music festival celebrating queer artists with performances by Lizzo, Kim Petras, Paris Hilton, and more.
WeHo Pride Street Fair (May 31 – June 1)
A free, family-friendly fair featuring live entertainment, diverse vendors, and community activities along Santa Monica Boulevard.
WeHo Pride Parade (June 1)
The colorful grand finale parade with floats, performances, and celebrity guests, celebrating LGBTQ+ pride through the streets of West Hollywood.
🏳️🌈More info here: WeHo Pride
LA Pride
LA Pride is one of the largest and most iconic Pride celebrations in the country, bringing together thousands of people to honor and uplift the LGBTQ+ community. Held each June, it features a vibrant parade, live music, community events, and cultural programming across L.A., especially in Hollywood.
🎉LA Pride 2025 Main Events:
LA Pride in the Park (June 7)
A large-scale, ticketed music festival at Los Angeles State Historic Park, featuring major headlining artists, DJs, food vendors, and performances celebrating LGBTQ+ culture.
LA Pride Parade (June 8)
A vibrant, inclusive parade along Hollywood Boulevard starting at 11 AM, showcasing floats, community organizations, celebrities, and this year’s Grand Marshals: Niecy Nash, Jessica Betts, Andrew Rannells, and TrinoxAdam.
LA Pride Village (June 8)
A free street fair in Hollywood featuring live performances on two stages, over 90 vendors and exhibitors, food trucks, bars, and interactive experiences—all open to the public.
🏳️🌈More info here: LA Pride
Venice Pride
Venice Pride is a lively, free celebration held annually at Venice Beach that honors the LGBTQ+ community with music, vendors, and fun for all ages. This year’s event takes place on Saturday, June 7, 2025 and features a vibrant block party and after-party that brings together locals and visitors to celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion.
🎉Venice Pride 2025 Main Events:
Venice Pride Festival (March 8) A family-friendly daytime celebration in Venice, Florida, featuring live entertainment, community booths, and the beloved Pride Pet Parade.
Venice Pride Block Party (June 7) A free, all-ages street party at Venice Beach with live DJ sets, a queer marketplace, food trucks, and a vibrant community vibe.
GayWatch After Party (June 7) The official after-party at Baja Cantina with guest DJs, dancing, and late-night fun in a festive beachside setting.
🏳️🌈More info here: Venice Pride
SaMo Pride
SaMo Pride is Santa Monica’s official month-long LGBTQ+ celebration, packed with events throughout June. The festivities culminate on Saturday, June 21, 2025, with a lively celebration spanning the Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica Place, and Main Street. The event features live music, family activities, local vendors, and community resources for all ages.
🎉 SaMo Pride 2025 Main Events:
Pride on the Promenade (June 21, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
Live musical performances, interactive games, a curated LGBTQ+ business marketplace, and community resources along the Third Street Promenade. Enjoy an expanded Entertainment Zone with responsibly served beverages.
Pride at the Pier Beach Sporting Experience (June 21, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Mini tournaments featuring kickball, dodgeball, soccer, football, volleyball, tennis, and cornhole with music, food, and drinks near the Santa Monica Pier.
Pride at the Pier Beach Volleyball (June 21, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Open-format beach volleyball hosted by Pride Point Volleyball, welcoming all skill levels near the Santa Monica Pier.
Pride Disco & Kid Zone (June 21, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
Family-friendly silent disco and inclusive craft activities in partnership with Cayton Children’s Museum at Santa Monica Place, plus the Lanterns of Love display.
Pride on the Pier Dance Party (June 22)
A high-energy dance party on the Santa Monica Pier celebrating community and supporting local LGBTQ+ organizations.
🏳️🌈More info here: SaMo Pride
Los Angeles Black Pride
Los Angeles Black Pride is a yearly celebration that centers and uplifts the Black LGBTQ+ community with a weekend full of energy, joy, and connection. Taking place during July 2025, this year’s “#FutureForward” theme brings together pool parties, drag brunches, and cultural events that celebrate identity, resilience, and pride.
🎉 Los Angeles Black Pride 2025 Main Events:
BLACK FRIDAY Kickoff Celebration (July 4)
Opening night at The Abbey with top DJs and good vibes. Free with RSVP.
BLQ MKT + Block Party (July 5)
Daytime event at Catch One with queer vendors, food, and live DJs.
LA Black Pride Main Event (July 5)
The flagship party of the weekend with performances and special guests.
KIKI Ball Brunch & Fundraiser (July 6)
Brunch meets ballroom culture at Beaches Tropicana to support the community.
SOUL Sunday LA Black Pride Finale (July 6)
The weekend wraps up with DJs and dancing at Beaches Tropicana.
🏳️🌈More info here: Los Angeles Black Pride
DTLA Proud
DTLA Proud is a yearly LGBTQ+ festival in Downtown L.A. that honors the vibrant queer community with music, art, and culture. Typically held in August in Pershing Square, the festival includes live shows, a pop-up water park, food trucks, and a marketplace featuring more than 40 queer-owned vendors.
🎉DTLA Proud 2025 Main Events:
DTLA Proud Festival (August 24 – August 25)
A two-day celebration in Pershing Square featuring live music, performances, and fun activities for the whole community.
SummerTramp (During the festival weekend)
A lively party experience with DJs, dancing, and a unique above-ground pool setup to keep the energy high.
DTLA Proud Marketplace (August 24 – August 25)
A vibrant market showcasing over 40 queer-owned vendors offering everything from art to fashion and more.
Community Booths and Art Installations (August 24 – August 25)
Interactive spaces highlighting local LGBTQ+ organizations, resources, and creative art displays.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Matilde Fantin’s late third period goal lifted the No. 4 Nittany Lions over No. 10 Cornell on Tuesday evening to finish 18-1-0 in 2025.
HOW IT HAPPENED
With under five minutes to go in the game and on the power play, Maddy Christian skated into the offensive zone after receiving a pass from Sophie Morrow and she dropped it off to Matilde Fantin who sent a rocket just under the bar to score.
GOALTENDERS
Senior goaltender Katie DeSa made a season-high 35 saves in the victory. She is now tied with Josie Bothun ’24 for the program’s all-time shutout.
Cornell goaltender Annelies Bergmann made 31 saves in the loss.
STATS AND NOTES
Penn State won their sixth game over a ranked opponent, their most wins over ranked opponents in a single season.
Katie DeSa’s 34 saves is the most by a Nittany Lion goaltender since she had 38 against Mercyhurst on Dec. 7, 2024.
Matilde Fantin scored her eighth goal of the season, to lead all rookie skaters on PSU.
Penn State improves to 2-4-1 against Cornell all-time, snapping a three-game losing streak dating back to Oct. 13, 2022.
Maddy Christian has points in back-to-back games to bring her season total to 20.
UP NEXT
Penn State hits the road to face No. 2 Ohio State in the program’s first ever top-five matchup in Columbus, Ohio this weekend. Friday’s game is set for 6 p.m. and Saturday’s puck drop slated 3:30 p.m.
The Appalachian Newspapers’ 2025 All Mountain Volleyball Team is comprised of players from the 15th Region, Jenkins, Buckhorn, Knott Central, Perry Central, Hazard and Letcher Central.
The 2025 All-Mountain Volleyball Team was voted upon by the Appalachian Newspapers’ Randy White, Steve LeMaster and Adam Mahan.
All Mountain
Volleyball Player of the Year nominees:
Kylie Kinner — Paintsville
Miley Riddle — Shelby Valley
Lindy Gearheart — Pikeville
Taylor Baker — Knott Central
All Mountain Volleyball
Player of the Year
Miley Riddle — Shelby Valley: Riddle had an outstanding junior season. She led the state in kills with 838 (Paintsville’s Kylie Kinner finished second with 828). Riddle helped Shelby Valley to its most successful season in school history as the Lady Wildcats finished the season with a 34-6 record. Shelby Valley won the 15th Region All “A” Classic and advanced to the state All “A” Classic Bronze Division finals, the 59th District Tournament, their first-ever 15th Region Tournament championship, a win over Knott Central in the opening round of the KHSAA Volleyball State Tournament and an appearance in the state volleyball quarterfinals.
All Mountain Coach of
the Year nominees:
Misty Riddle — Shelby Valley
Dawn Kinner — Paintsville
Shae Cornett — Knott Central
All Mountain Coach
of the Year:
Misty Riddle — Shelby Valley: Riddle helped Shelby Valley to its most successful season in school history as the Lady Wildcats finished the season with a 34-6 record. Shelby Valley won the 15th Region All “A” Classic and advanced to the state All “A” Classic Bronze Division finals, the 59th District Tournament, their first-ever 15th Region Tournament championship, a win over Knott Central in the opening round of the KHSAA Volleyball State Tournament and an appearance in the state volleyball quarterfinals.
The new year will begin with a significant showcase for a player who could mean a lot to the Kansas volleyball team down the line.
Right-side hitter Taylor Stanley, a 2026 signee, will take part in the Under Armour All-America Game, an all-star match that purports to feature “the 28 best high school volleyball players in the country, hands down.” The event will take place at The Venue at UCF in Orlando, Florida, on Thursday and is set for livestreams on ESPN+ and the SportsCenter Next YouTube channel beginning at 3 p.m. Central Time.
Stanley will wear No. 23 for Team Roses, which is led by longtime Texas, USC and United States national team coach Mick Haley, as one of seven pin hitters on its roster. She is the only Kansan or KU pledge taking part in the event.
Stanley stands 6-foot-3 and has played for Blue Valley Southwest High School in Overland Park and the KC Power club team.
“Taylor definitely represents the best player in the area, and she’s choosing to be at her home school, and she wants to be a Jayhawk, KU coach Matt Ulmer said in a VBAdrenaline livestream for signing day, “and again hopefully people will want to follow that.”
She signed with KU in November and, according to her school newspaper, is set to enroll early, meaning she will join the Jayhawks not long after taking part in the All-America Game. VBAdrenaline.com ranks Stanley as the No. 12 overall player in the class and the No. 1 opposite.
“I don’t know what you don’t like about her,” Ulmer said on the livestream. “I really think there’s everything that you would want in an opposite. She can absolutely bring that. She can also score from the left, she can score from the back row, I mean, she’s going to be a six-rotation point scorer, and we know the names of the people that can do that at a high level, and I think that’s what she can bring.”
She has spent time representing the U.S. at the youth level, as she played with the under-19 national team, which competed above its age group at the 2025 FIVB Women’s U21 World Championship in Surabaya, Indonesia, in August. The U.S. went 7-2 with a ninth-place finish.
At KU, Stanley will be part of a six-player class that also includes pin hitters Tessa Dodd, Avery Poulton and Ryan Sadler and middle blockers Cydnee Bryant and Jaeli Rutledge. She may see significant action right away on the right side, in part because of the qualities Ulmer described and in part because of the offseason departure of all-conference opposite Jovana Zelenović.
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Written By Henry Greenstein
Henry is the sports editor at the Lawrence Journal-World and KUsports.com, and serves as the KU beat writer while managing day-to-day sports coverage. He previously worked as a sports reporter at The Bakersfield Californian and is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis (B.A., Linguistics) and Arizona State University (M.A., Sports Journalism). Though a native of Los Angeles, he has frequently been told he does not give off “California vibes,” whatever that means.
ST. CLOUD, Minn. – St. Cloud State Athletics recognized two student-athletes as the Wolters Kluwer Athletes of the Month for December. Men’s Basketball sophomore guard Luke Winkel (Ankeny, Iowa) was named Male Athlete of the Month while Volleyball junior outside hitter Shelby Kimm (North Liberty, Iowa) was named Female Athlete of the Month for their performances during the month.
Luke Winkel’s December Highlights
Averaged 22.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.5 assists.
Shot 44.7% from the field, 43.6% from three, and 74.2% from the free throw line.
Tallied his first career double-double with 27 points and 11 assists against Wayne State.
Scored a then career-high 29 points against Concordia-St. Paul to go with six assists.
Totaled a new career-high of 30 points with seven rebounds and five steals against Sioux Falls.
Helped lead the Huskies to a 5-0 start in the NSIC for the first time since 2008-09.
SCSU went 4-2 in December and are tied for third in the NSIC with a 5-2 conference record.
Currently fourth in the NSIC in scoring and assists.
Produced 19 digs and seven kills in the Huskies 3-1 win over No. 17 Missouri Western in the NCAA Round of 64/Central Region Quarterfinals. Her 19 digs were tied for the second most in a single match this season and it was her sixth straight match with double digit digs.
Recorded 11 kills and eight digs in SCSU’s 3-1 win over No. 2 and Central Region Host, Nebraska Kearney in the NCAA Round of 32/Central Region Semifinals. It was her 21st match with 10+ kills.
Notched an 18-dig, 13-kill double-double with three block assists in the Huskies five-set loss to No. 6 Concordia-St. Paul in the NCAA Sweet 16/Central Region Championship. It was her 17th double-double of the season. It was also her fifth match with 18+ digs and her 13th match with 13+ kills.
Named to the AVCA All-America Second Team, AVCA All-Central Region Second Team, D2CCA All-Central Region First Team and NCAA Central Region All-Tournament Team.
Named to CSC Academic All-District® Team, NSIC All-Academic Team of Excellence and NSIC All-Academic Team.
Helped the Huskies earn a No. 5 ranking in the final AVCA/TARAFLEX Division II Poll for the second consecutive season and third time in program history.
Helped SCSU tie its program record for NCAA Tournament wins in a season with two and advance to the NCAA Round of 16/Central Region Championship for the second consecutive season and third time in the past four seasons.
2025-2026 Wolters Kluwer Athletes of the Month September
October
Austin Burnevik (Men’s Hockey)
Ellie Primerano (Women’s Soccer)
November
Dominic Ducato (Wrestling)
Jaylee Strickland (Women’s Soccer)
December
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Three incoming Nebraska volleyball student-athletes will compete in the 2026 Under Armour Next All-America Match on New Year’s Day at The Venue on the campus of UCF in Orlando.
Gabby DiVita will play on Team Pearls, while Jayden Robinson and Keoni Williams will be on Team Roses.
The Under Armour Next All-America Match will be streamed live on the SCNext YouTube Channel at 3:30 p.m. CT on Jan. 1, with ESPNU re-airing the event at 6 p.m. CT on Jan. 4.
The Under Armour Next All-America match features some of the nation’s best high school seniors as they prepare to join some of the top college volleyball programs in the country. This elite class has committed to 16 different colleges.
