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Time Out
2 days ago
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- Time Out
L.A. Pride 2025: Everything you need to know
With L.A. Pride's move out of West Hollywood and into Hollywood, and the arrival of WeHo Pride in the former city, L.A. is now lucky enough to have two inclusive festivals celebrating the city's LGBTQ+ community. Here, we'll be filling you in on all the details about L.A. Pride, the long-running festival and parade that dates back to 1970—making it the first event of its kind to commemorate New York's Stonewall Rebellion. But if you're wondering what's up with WeHo's own event, don't worry, we'll point you in the right direction for that celebration as well—along with even more major Pride Month events, plus our favorite party spots for divas and drag queens alike. When is L.A. Pride 2025? L.A. Pride returns on Sunday, June 8, 2025 with a block party on Hollywood Boulevard—and that's the same day the L.A. Pride Parade will step off in Hollywood. Note that L.A. Pride in the Park, a concert that's taken place at L.A. State Historic Park the past few years, won't be happening this year. When is the L.A. Pride Parade? The L.A. Pride Parade occurs on Sunday, June 8 in Hollywood, at the site of the first permitted gay parade in the world (back in 1970). The parade is staged along Hollywood Boulevard, Highland Avenue and Cahuenga Boulevard, and starts at 11am. This year's grand marshals include Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts, Andrew Rannells and TrinoxAdam. Following the parade, you'll find live entertainment, local vendors and food and drinks along Hollywood Boulevard at the mid-day Parade Block Party. See all of the details, including street closures, in our full guide to the L.A. Pride Parade. Where can I watch the parade? The parade steps off at Sunset Boulevard and Highland Avenue and heads north on Highland before turning east onto Hollywood Boulevard. From there, it follows Hollywood until it turns south onto Cahuenga Boulevard, before wrapping up back at Sunset. You'll be able to watch from the sidewalk, and expect just about every restaurant and bar with a patio to host special seatings on the morning of the parade. Also, the parade route sits along two Metro stops, Hollywood/Highland and Hollywood/Vine. What's WeHo Pride? And when is it? Though Christopher Street West may have moved L.A. Pride east, West Hollywood still holds its own celebration on the former site of the event. WeHo Pride will technically take place from late May and throughout June, but the main event, an all-weekend music fest dubbed OUTLOUD, takes place May 30 to June 1 (the date of the WeHo Pride Parade). You can find out more in our full guide to WeHo Pride. Between L.A. Pride and WeHo Pride, if you're wondering which is the Pride event for L.A.: Since they're held on separate weekends, there's no reason for to pit one against the other—so why not attend both?
Time Out
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
WeHo Pride 2025: Everything you need to know
After L.A. Pride moved out of West Hollywood and into Hollywood, WeHo Pride made its grand debut, and now L.A. is lucky enough to have two inclusive festivals celebrating the city's LGBTQ+ community, which means double the fun. (Luckily they take place over different weekends, so you won't have to choose one over the other.) Since 2022, WeHo Pride has quickly come into its own as an essential Pride Month event, with its own music festival and parade set amid the city's iconic gay bars and clubs. Read on for everything you need to know about WeHo Pride and the WeHo Pride Parade—and lots more major Pride Month events across Los Angeles—plus our favorite party spots for divas and drag queens alike. What is WeHo Pride? And when is it? Though Christopher Street West may have moved L.A. Pride east, West Hollywood still holds its own celebration on the former site of the event. The bulk of WeHo Pride takes place in and around West Hollywood Park (647 N San Vicente Blvd). WeHo Pride is officially a monthlong affair that kicks off on May 22 with a celebration of Harvey Milk Day and the WeHo Pride Arts Festival (May 23–25) and lasts all of Pride Month, until June 30. But the star of the show is WeHo Pride Weekend, which coincides with an accompanying music fest dubbed OUTLOUD. That takes place from May 30 to June 1 this year. Lizzo, Paris Hilton, Remi Wolf, Kim Petras and Shygirl are headlining the OUTLOUD main stage, with additional performances by Shygirl Presents: Club Shy, Pabllo Vittar, Rebecca Black, Empress Of and more. Meanwhile, the SUMMERTRAMP stage, a 'sun-soaked party and dance oasis,' will feature both live performances and DJ sets, with Honey Dijon, Horse Meat Disco, salute and Meredith Marks topping the lineup. All of this follows a free night of music on Friday, where Grammy-winning country-turned-pop star Maren Morris will perform, as well as Qveen Herby, Jamie Fine and more (you can RSVP to secure a spot here). Friday night will also feature the return of the Drag Queen Lip Sync Battle Royale. In addition to the weekend's musical lineup, there's plenty happening off-stage as well—namely the free WeHo Pride Street Fair along Santa Monica Boulevard, between Hancock and La Peer, on Saturday and Sunday (noon–8pm). The fair hosts its own live entertainment and performances on a community stage. You'll also find the Women's Freedom Festival (noon–5:30pm) and motorcycle-led Dyke March (6–7pm) on Saturday, May 31. When is the WeHo Pride Parade? Then, on Sunday, June 1, WeHo Pride will hold a parade that starts at Santa Monica Boulevard and North Crescent Heights Boulevard at noon, then heads west on Santa Monica to San Vicente Boulevard (right at West Hollywood Park). Expect a colorful procession of floats, bands, dance teams, marchers and special guests to make their way along the mile-long route.
