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Last Updated: May 27, 2026
California’s 2026 Pride season is shaping up to be one of the state’s biggest celebrations of LGBTQ+ culture, community, and visibility, with major events taking place across Los Angeles, San Diego, Palm Springs, West Hollywood, Long Beach, and beyond. LA Pride returns to Hollywood on June 14 with its annual parade and Pride Village street festival, while WeHo Pride brings concerts, a street fair, and the popular OUTLOUD music festival to West Hollywood in early June. San Diego Pride follows in July with one of the nation’s largest Pride parades and a weekend festival in Balboa Park, and Greater Palm Springs Pride closes out the season Nov. 6–8 with its 40th anniversary celebration themed “Be Included.” From beachfront festivals and drag brunches to family-friendly events, live music, and community marches, Pride celebrations throughout California continue to highlight the state’s diverse LGBTQ+ communities and longstanding role in queer culture and activism.
Saturday–Sunday, May 16–17, 2026
Long Beach Pride 2026 takes place May 16th and 17th, with the parade stepping off on May 17 at 10:00 AM in Long Beach, CA. Now in its fourth decade, Long Beach Pride is the second-largest Pride event in California, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators to Ocean Boulevard for its iconic waterfront parade. The event celebrates diversity and community support in Long Beach and empowers local LGBTQA+ initiatives. The weekend features colorful floats, live entertainment, drag brunches, and nightlife spanning the entire city, making it one of Southern California's signature spring celebrations.
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Riverside LGBTQ+ Pride returns on May 30, 2026 at White Park for its 4th Annual celebration. The event features 120+ vendors with food, a beer garden, live music, a drag show, and a youth zone — all organized entirely by volunteers. This grassroots festival has quickly grown into a beloved fixture of the Inland Empire LGBTQ+ community, bringing visibility and joy to Riverside and the surrounding region. It's a free, community-driven event that draws families, allies, and activists alike.
Friday–Sunday, June 5–7, 2026
WeHo Pride Weekend takes place on Friday, June 5; Saturday, June 6; and Sunday, June 7, 2026, in and around West Hollywood Park at 647 N. San Vicente Boulevard. The weekend includes a free Friday Night at OUTLOUD, a free Street Fair, the Women's Freedom Festival, the annual Dyke March, the WeHo Pride Parade, and the OUTLOUD at WeHo Pride Music Festival. The highly anticipated OUTLOUD Music Festival features a pop-powered lineup led by the Pussycat Dolls, alongside JADE and Ava Max. West Hollywood's Pride is one of the most star-studded and culturally vibrant celebrations in the country, drawing hundreds of thousands to the Rainbow District.
Friday–Sunday, June 5–7, 2026
The 41st annual Sonoma County Pride carries the theme "Pride & True – Advance, Advocate, Act Up," centered in Santa Rosa. The three days of events (June 5–7) include the annual Pride Parade on June 6 and the Pride Pool Party at Francis Ford Coppola Winery on June 7. The celebration kicks off June 1 with a flag raising and kickoff party featuring drag performances and a DJ dance party. Nestled in wine country, Sonoma Pride blends LGBTQ+ activism with the region's famed food and wine culture for a uniquely Northern California experience.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Chico Pride Festival is held on June 6. Set in the heart of the Northern Sacramento Valley, Chico Pride is a vibrant community celebration that brings together LGBTQ+ residents and allies from across the region. The festival features live music, local vendors, food, and drag performances in a welcoming outdoor setting. Chico's Pride reflects the growing visibility of LGBTQ+ communities in smaller California cities, and the event has become a beloved annual tradition that celebrates local identity and resilience.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Davis Pride takes place on June 6. Held in this famously progressive college town near Sacramento, Davis Pride is a community-focused event that celebrates the city's strong LGBTQ+ culture and student activism. The festival typically features a parade, local performers, food vendors, and community organization booths, creating a welcoming space for all ages. The event reflects Davis's longstanding commitment to inclusivity and social justice, drawing participants from UC Davis and the broader Sacramento Valley region.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Fresno's Rainbow Pride takes place on June 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering a family-friendly parade of floats from dozens of participating businesses and organizations. A $5 festival pass at the gate grants access to live music, more than 100 vendors of food and merchandise, a beer garden, a children's play area, and more. Serving the Central Valley, Fresno Rainbow Pride is a major event for LGBTQ+ residents in California's agricultural heartland, providing both a celebratory space and vital community resources to an area where visibility and advocacy are especially meaningful.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Pride Fest Fullerton is held on June 6. Located in Orange County, Fullerton's Pride festival brings the rainbow spirit to suburban Southern California with an all-ages event featuring live entertainment, local vendors, food, and community resources. The festival provides an important gathering space for LGBTQ+ residents of North Orange County and the surrounding communities, many of whom travel to larger events in LA or San Diego for Pride. Fullerton Pride is an accessible, locally-rooted celebration of identity and community.
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Santa Cruz Pride takes place on Sunday, June 7, 2026. It is the largest LGBTQ+ event on the Central Coast and the third-oldest Pride Parade and Festival in California, attracting over 7,000 participants annually since 1975. Now in its 51st anniversary, the parade kicks off in downtown Santa Cruz at Cathcart Street and travels along Pacific Avenue, with the Festival running from 12:00–16:00 on two entertainment stages, featuring over 100 booths, a beer garden, and MAH Family Day with free admission.
Throughout June 2026 (Kickoff: Sunday, June 7)
Napa Pride returns for its 24th year with events throughout the month of June. The official kickoff party is set for June 7 with a Sunday afternoon Tea Dance at Andaz Mercantile Terrace in downtown Napa. As one of the world's most famous wine regions, Napa Pride uniquely blends LGBTQ+ celebration with California wine country culture. Month-long programming includes a variety of social events, community gatherings, and Pride-themed experiences at local wineries and venues, making June in Napa a special destination for LGBTQ+ travelers and locals alike.
Saturday–Sunday, June 13–14, 2026
Every year, more than 20,000 visitors descend on Sacramento for the city's two-day SacPride. On June 13–14, the Capitol Mall transforms into a buzzing entertainment zone with food vendors and musical performances from Drag Race stars like Shea Couleé as well as local talent. On Sunday, the Pride March travels from Southside Park to the State Capitol, honoring the legacy of the Stonewall Riots. With its backdrop of the California State Capitol, Sacramento Pride carries a distinctly political and civic energy, reminding marchers and spectators of how far the movement has come — and how much work remains.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Santa Ynez Valley is kicking off its fourth annual SYV Pride Month celebration with a parade and festival in Solvang on June 13, featuring live music, face painting, a beer and wine garden, food trucks, and a bounce house. Set against the backdrop of the charming Danish-inspired village of Solvang and the scenic Santa Ynez Valley wine region, SYV Pride is one of California's most unique and picturesque Pride celebrations, offering a family-friendly atmosphere that brings LGBTQ+ visibility to the Central Coast's wine country.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Pasadena's Love, Loud & Proud! Pride celebration takes place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 6–9 PM at Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave. The free, family-friendly event features drag performances, a live DJ, food trucks, and more. Set against the iconic backdrop of historic Pasadena City Hall, this grassroots celebration channels the city's motto "Where Roses Meet Rainbows," bringing the LGBTQ+ community and allies together in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley. The event is free and open to all ages.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
The LA Pride Parade takes place on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 11 a.m., airing live on ABC7, under the bold theme "Rise with Pride." Organized by Christopher Street West (CSW), the nonprofit that created the first-ever sanctioned gay parade in 1970, the parade features over 130 groups composed of bands, dancers, floats, and special guests. Following the parade, the free Pride Village street festival runs along Hollywood Boulevard from 12:30–8:30 PM, featuring a live music stage, a full-service bar, over 100 vendors and exhibitors, and dozens of food trucks. This is Southern California's most historic Pride celebration.
June 12-14, 2026
The 6th Annual Hermosa Beach Pride Celebration returns to the South Bay from June 12 through June 14, 2026, bringing a vibrant weekend of community, celebration, and coastal Pride events to Hermosa Beach and nearby Redondo Beach. The festivities begin Friday evening with the “Slay by the Bay” Drag Show & Fundraiser at Deep End Live, featuring live music, a silent auction, and an exciting drag lineup. On Saturday, the celebration continues at Saint Rocke with an energetic music and drag showcase honoring the LGBTQ+ community. Sunday’s events include morning meetups at beloved local cafés, followed by the Community Pride Parade marching to the iconic Pride Tower and a lively beach day filled with connection, sunshine, and seaside celebration from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Friday, June 5, 2026
The 13th annual Los Angeles Dodgers LGBTQ+ Pride Night returns to Dodger Stadium on Friday, June 5, 2026, as the Los Angeles Dodgers face off against the Los Angeles Angels in an evening celebrating inclusivity, community, and baseball culture. Presented in partnership with LA Pride, the event begins with a lively pregame party in Centerfield Plaza featuring musical performances, including the world’s first LGBTQ+ mariachi band, Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles, along with a National Anthem performance by UMI. Fans attending Pride Night will also witness the unveiling of a permanent centerfield plaza display honoring LGBTQ+ baseball trailblazers Billy Bean and Glenn Burke, making the evening both celebratory and historically meaningful.
Saturday–Sunday, June 27–28, 2026
San Francisco Pride is the largest LGBTQ+ gathering in the nation, drawing over one million people every June to the heart of San Francisco. The 56th Annual San Francisco Pride Celebration and Parade is scheduled for the weekend of June 27 and 28, 2026. The world-famous parade marches down Market Street on Sunday, June 28, beginning at 10:30 a.m., while the two-day festival takes over Civic Center Plaza with multiple stages, community booths, and live performances. Under the theme "Resistance in Action," this historic event connects the city's deep roots in LGBTQ+ activism with a powerful, celebratory present.
Saturday–Sunday, July 18–19, 2026
San Diego's Pride Parade is the largest single-day civic event in the region and among the largest Prides in the United States, attracting over 250,000 cheering supporters. San Diego Pride is planning a slate of events July 18–19, including the Pride 5K, Spirit of Stonewall Rally, and a thrilling two-day festival in Balboa Park with performances by Kehlani and Kim Petras. San Diego Pride's Hillcrest neighborhood transforms into one of the country's most joyful and inclusive Pride destinations, with five entertainment stages, a massive vendor village, and a spirit of community activism.
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Oakland will host a parade and festival, plus a ticketed event featuring four stages of entertainment, on August 16. One of the Bay Area's most dynamic and culturally rich Pride celebrations, Oakland Pride reflects the city's deep legacy of social justice activism and LGBTQ+ advocacy. The event draws a diverse crowd from across the East Bay and greater Bay Area, with performances spanning hip-hop, electronic, and live music across multiple stages. Oakland Pride is known for its community-driven energy and its commitment to centering Black and Brown LGBTQ+ voices.
Saturday–Sunday, August 29–30, 2026
Silicon Valley Pride takes place at Plaza de César Chávez Park in Downtown San Jose, with a Night Festival on Saturday, August 29 from 6–11 PM, followed by a Parade on Sunday, August 30 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM along Julian Street and Market Street, and a Day Festival from 12 PM to 6 PM. Founded in 1975, this South Bay institution is one of the longest-running Pride celebrations in California, drawing tens of thousands to the heart of downtown San José for a vibrant weekend of live entertainment, local vendors, community resources, and parade energy.
Saturday, August 22, 2026 (TBC)
Pacific Pride Festival in Santa Barbara is tentatively set for August 22, 2026. Held at Chase Palm Park, the festival features a diverse marketplace of local artisans, on-site security and designated safe spaces, workshops and educational booths, and a celebration of Santa Barbara's diverse LGBTQ+ scene. Nestled between the mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara's Pride blends coastal beauty with community advocacy. The Pacific Pride Festival is a beloved summer tradition that draws visitors from throughout the Tri-Counties region and beyond.
Friday–Sunday, November 6–8, 2026
Greater Palm Springs Pride marks its 40th annual celebration under the theme "Be Included," taking place November 6–8, 2026. The festival spans Downtown Palm Springs and the historic Arenas District, featuring multiple stages of live entertainment, an expansive exhibitor marketplace, and nightly block parties. The Pride Parade takes place on Sunday, November 8, at 10:00 a.m., with the historic procession featuring over 225 entries stepping off in Uptown and traveling south along Palm Canyon Drive to Amado Road. With its warm November desert weather and one of the highest concentrations of LGBTQ+ residents of any American city, Palm Springs Pride serves as the grand finale of California's Pride season.