Press-Telegram (Long Beach)

Third annual San Gabriel Valley Pride Parade & Festival

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8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday

Barnes Park, 350 S. McPherrin Ave., Monterey Park

Free admission The parade, hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley & Eastside, begins its lineup at 8:30 a.m. at Mark Keppel High School, 501 E. Hellman Ave., Alhambra. The parade officially kicks off at 9:15 a.m. The festival will start at 10 a.m. at Barnes Park. The free event will feature music, giveaways and resources.

SaMo Pride Festival

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica Place and Santa Monica Pier, 1351 Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica

Free admission. For more informatio­n, go to smpride. com.

The festival will include drag queen performanc­es, live music, “Colors of Pride” photo booths, a Pet Pride Zone and kid-friendly activities courtesy of the Cayton Children's Museum, plus a marketplac­e.

WeHo Pride Parade

Noon Sunday

The parade will run on Santa Monica Boulevard from Crescent Heights to San Vicente. Free admission. For more informatio­n, go to wehopride.com.

Expect to hear music and see dancers as well as colorful floats at this festive march.

L.A. Pride in the Park

3-11 p.m. June 9, 1-11 p.m.

WHEN ❯❯

June 10

WHERE ❯❯ L.A. State Historic Park, 1245 N. Spring St., Los Angeles

TICKETS ❯❯ $99-$569 at lapride.org.

This concert event will be headlined by rapper Megan Thee Stallion on June 9 and R&B diva Mariah Carey on June 10. Fletcher, King Princess, Symone, Gigi Godde, Violet Chachki, Gottmik, G Flip and more will also perform.

L.A. Pride Parade and Village

11 a.m. June 11 Parade begins at Sunset Boulevard and Highland Avenue in Los Angeles

Free admission. For more informatio­n, go to lapride. org.

The parade route will begin at Sunset Boulevard and Highland Avenue and end at Sunset and Cahuenga boulevards. The L.A. Pride Village will be on Hollywood Boulevard between Vine and Gower streets and feature live music, dancing, food, shopping and other activities from noon-8 p.m. About 145,000 people are expected to line the parade route.

San Pedro Pride 2023

Noon June 17

Los Angeles Maritime Museum, Sixth Street and Harbor Boulevard, San Pedro

Free admission. For more informatio­n, go to bridgeciti­esalliance.com.

Gathering on the Los Angeles waterfront will include a drag brunch at noon and a flag raising ceremony at the Los Angeles Maritime Museum at 2 p.m. Performers include Jewels Long Beach and her Drag Galz plus Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles.

Pride Artist Highlight at Buenas Coffee

6-9 p.m. June 10

Buenas Coffee, 150 Paularino Ave., Suite B, Costa Mesa

Free admission, but spots can be reserved and donations can be made at eventbrite. com.

Buenas Coffee shop will showcase artists and vendors during an event that will include live music and a raffle. All funds raised from the raffle will be donated to nonprofit organizati­ons to support those affected by anti-trans legislatio­n.

Pride Brunch at The Hills Hotel

10 a.m.-noon and 12:452 p.m. June 18

The Hills Hotel, 25205 La Paz Road, Laguna Hills $45-$100 at eventbrite. com.

Pride Brunch at The Hills Hotel will have a mix of drag, breakfast and comedy with two shows June 18. June Jambalaya from Season 14 of “RuPaul's Drag Race” will host the event, which will include performanc­es by Jackette Knightley, Ava Stone, Roxy DelValle and Kristina Minka.

Brilliant Resilience Festival and OC Pride Parade

WHEN ❯❯ 10 a.m.-11 p.m. June 24 WHERE ❯❯ Downtown Santa Ana historic district between Third and Fourth streets in front of the Yost Theater.

Free admission. For more informatio­n, go to prideoc. com.

The fest spotlights rising and well-known LGBTQ+ music and drag talent. Performers will include Melissa Befierce, Boy Bowser, Morgan McMichaels, Alexis Mateo, DJ Soulfire, Robert Rene, Drew Louis and more.

Pride Celebratio­n: Mindfulnes­s Paint Night

7-9 p.m. Thursday Equilibriu­m Counseling Services, 9135 Archibald Ave., Unit B, Rancho Cucamonga Free admission; make a reservatio­n at eventbrite.com.

The counseling service center promotes mindfulnes­s and wellness in marginaliz­ed communitie­s through guided painting sessions. It will kick off the first of six free gatherings with an invitation to the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month.

LGBTQ+ and Friends Disco Night

WHEN ❯❯ 8-11 p.m. Friday

WHERE ❯❯ Black Dog Social Club, 33231 Green Valley Road, Green Valley Lake

TICKETS ❯❯ $15 at eventbrite.com.

Find your best disco shoes and get ready to party like it's the '80s. DJ 2Jz will provide plenty of tunes. Admission includes one drink for those 21 or older.

Riverside Pride Gayla 2023: Moulin Rouge!

6-11 p.m., Saturday Moreno Valley Conference and Recreation Center, 14075 Frederick St., Moreno Valley. $100 at riversidep­rideie.org This Moulin Rouge-themed night is hosted by drag queen Athena Kills and will honor individual­s and organizati­ons that have helped advance LGBTQ+ equality and advocacy in the Inland Empire. The night includes dinner, burlesque shows, dance performanc­es, tarot card readings, photo booths and a silent auction.

Hamburger Mary's Pride Prom

9 p.m.-2 a.m. June 10 Hamburger Mary's, 3550 Porsche Way, Ontario

$25 in advance at eventbrite.com; $35 at the door. 18 or older only.

For those who would love a prom do-over full of glam and without the dread of high school. The event is open to all generation­s and genders and will include a drag competitio­n to crown prom royalty, a DJ, prom photos and full bar and appetizers.

San Bernardino Pride 2023

11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 23

Operation New Hope, 323 W. Seventh St., San Bernardino

TICKETS ❯❯ Free admission. Spots can be reserved at eventbrite. com.

The first San Bernardino Pride event is open to everyone. The free event will offer snacks, music, live entertainm­ent, poetry readings and access to resources and services that focus on the LGBTQ+ communitie­s.

 ?? PHOTO BY DREW A. KELLEY ?? The annual L.A. Pride Parade begins at Sunset Boulevard and Highland Avenue in Los Angeles on June 11.
PHOTO BY DREW A. KELLEY The annual L.A. Pride Parade begins at Sunset Boulevard and Highland Avenue in Los Angeles on June 11.

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