The Guide to LA Pride in Los Angeles

Now on view at California African American Museum Free and Queer: Black Californian Roots of Gay Liberation celebrates the legacy of Black LGBTQ+ Californians who shaped culture and activism in the Golden State. The exhibition runs through February of 2027. On Saturday, May 30, the CAAM Creates program will spotlight the exhibition with a walkthrough followed by an art workshop inspired by the show's themes. CAAM is located in Exposition Park and admission is free. 

Body and Landscape, on view at The Huntington through September 7, looks at Laura Aguilar's use of self-portraiture and landscape throughout her body of work and includes recent acquisitions from the late photographer's estate. 

Pride Bingo is back at The Grove on Thursday, June 4. The annual event, led by Legendary Bingo Boy, raises funds for LA Pride and tickets include food and drinks, in addition to music, dancing, photo ops and, of course, bingo. 

Friday, June 5, is the annual LGBTQ+ Pride Night at Dodger Stadium. The Pride package will include the 2026 Pride item along with your ticket for the game against the Angels. 

WeHo Pride's OUTLOUD Music Festival is back the weekend of June 5 with a lineup that includes the Pussycat Dolls, Jade, Ava Max, Confidence Man, Hercules and Love Affair, Ashlee Simpson, Melanie C and lots more. 

Salvies Who Lunch and La Plaza de Cultura y Artes celebrate Pride Month with an all-ages event on Saturday, June 6, that includes DJs, live music and drag shows, plus local vendors, arts & crafts and food. RSVP for the free event, which gets started at 2 p.m. 

Rooftop Cinema Club offers a premier outdoor movie experience at LEVEL in Downtown LA.

On June 6, RCC presents To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar. Starring Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze and John Leguizamo, To Wong Foo tells the story of three New York drag queens on their way to Hollywood who get stranded in a small Midwestern town when their car breaks down. While waiting for parts, the flamboyant trio shows the local homophobic rednecks that appearing different doesn’t mean they don’t have humanity in common.

June 11 is Gay and Lesbian Singles Night, with a mixer starting about 90 minutes before the night's screening of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. 

Get festive as the WeHo Pride Parade rolls down Santa Monica Boulevard on Sunday, June 7! The WeHo Pride Parade is an imaginative and colorful annual tradition that embraces LGBTQ+ representation, inclusion, and progress. Full of music, dancing, colorful floats, festive marching contingents, and creative flair, the Parade celebrates LGBTQ+ people and our contributions to community and culture. The Parade is a lively, energetic experience with good cheer and great vibes, and a whole lot of rainbows! Whether you participate in the Parade or join in the fun as a spectator, there’s something for everyone at the WeHo Pride Parade.

Celebrate Pride with LA Sparks at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, June 7, when the team goes up against Portland Fire. There will be a Flag Presentation ceremony prior to the game with 40 Pride Night ticket holders as flag holders. 

On Sundays in June, Zebulon is hosting the Queer Film Festival, featuring free screenings and presentations, as well themed drinks at the bar and bites from the venue's kitchen. Jackie Beat presents Wigstock on June 7. Candace Owens presents But I'm a Cheerleader on June 14. Stud Country presents Johnny Guitar on June 21 and Dosti and Discostan show Joyland on June 28. 

DJs and live performance are part of the fun at Aquarium of the Pacific's Pride Night on June 12, an all-ages, evening event. 

Street Food Cinema and The Autry celebrate Pride on Saturday, June 13, with a 30th anniversary screening of The Birdcage. The event, which is dog-friendly includes a pre-show party, food trucks and a bar for the 21+ set. Date night packages, which include chairs, blankets, drinks and popcorn, are available online. 

Celebrate Puppets and Pride with Bob Baker Marionette Theatre and the Academy Museum Education Team on Saturday, June 13. The special event at the Academy Museum includes a musical marionette show that celebrates LGBTQ+ history and themes of love, self-acceptance and community. The show is free with the price of museum admission and puppeteer meet-and-greets will take place before the 2:30 p.m. performance. Can’t make it on June 13? Puppets and Pride happens again on Saturday, June 20. 

Stepping off at 11am on Sunday, June 8, the 56th Annual LA Pride Parade welcomes its 2026 Grand Marshals: Celebrity Grand Marshal Jeff Hiller, Community Grand Marshal Mia Yamamoto and Legacy Grand Marshal Shirley Raines. 

The parade route begins at Sunset Blvd. and Highland Ave., heading north to Hollywood Blvd. before it veers east and then south on Cahuenga Blvd., where it will end at Cahuenga and Sunset. 

The LA Pride Village, which opens at 12:30 p.m. and runs until 8:30 p.m., is the place to be following the parade. The free street festival includes live performances, with a lineup that includes Bentley Robles, Princess Superstar, Candiace, Cassidy King, Nekeith, Preciosa Night, King of Drag, Amber Ryann, The Iconic House of Ninja and Trans Chorus of Los Angeles. 

Hamburger Mary's WeHo hosts a special edition of Drag Bingo on Tuesday, June 16, to raise funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. RSVPs are suggested for the game, which begins at 7 p.m. 

The Academy Museum presents a 10th anniversary screening of Spa Night, the 2016 film about a young man's exploration of his sexuality and identity in Los Angeles' Koreatown. Writer/director Andrew Ahn and actor Joe Seo will appear in person for this event. 

The 43rd annual Pride Run begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Crystal Springs Picnic Area in Griffith Park on June 21 and will feature 5K and 10K races, as well as Kids Race. This year's Ultra Pride Run will include both the 5K and 10K races. 

Cinespia celebrates Pride and the 25th anniversary of Hedwig and the Angry Inch at Hollywood Forever on Saturday, June 20. Surprises are guaranteed at this special screening and an afterparty is part of the festivities. 

The third annual Trans Pride 5K Celebration meets at the Crystal Springs Picnic Area in Griffith Park on June 26 at 7:30 a.m. Allies and LGBTQ+ participants are all invited to join in this day of fun and fundraising. 

Head to Annenberg Beach House on June 26 for the Pride Sunset Swim. The pool will be open from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. for this free, adults-only event, which will also include music, crafts and s'mores. 

Angel City FC celebrates Pride Night at BMO Stadium on Sunday, July 26, when they play Racing Louisville FC. Pride socks are a part of the ticket package and Pride bandanas are the giveaway.