LA Pride
The world's first permitted Pride parade · Hollywood Boulevard · second Sunday of June
Key data · LA Pride in figures
2027
Next edition
What's confirmed for this year's edition — dates, route, lineup. Volatile data — we refresh every two weeks from official sources.
Next edition · announcement pending
The organizer usually announces dates + motto in primavera. Meanwhile, review the previous edition below.
2026
Last edition
Past edition closed — with confirmed data on attendance, route and lineup. Archive — no longer changes.
The 56th edition took place on Sunday 14 June 2026 under the theme "Rise with Pride". The parade set off from Sunset Boulevard at Highland Avenue, went up to Hollywood Boulevard, east to Cahuenga and back down to Sunset, with more than 100,000 spectators and around 140 contingents marching. The same day, from midday into the evening, the LA Pride Village took over Hollywood Boulevard between Vine and Gower: a free street festival with a live music stage, over a hundred stalls and exhibitors and a long line of food trucks. It is run by Christopher Street West, the body that in 1970 staged the world's first permitted Pride parade, a year after Stonewall.
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Practical tips
for experiencing LA Pride
The practical stuff so Pride week works — arrival, accommodation, transport and what to bring.
Arrive Wednesday · leave Monday
The Pride core runs from Thursday to Sunday. Arriving Wednesday gives you a day to acclimate before the rush. Book at least 3 months ahead — the best hotels are gone by April.
Close to the route · 0-10 min walking
Hotels near the route are gold during Pride — you can walk back without fighting for a taxi. Prices rise +30-50% that week.
Plane + public transport
Urban airports usually have a metro or commuter train direct to the center. Taxi/Uber/Cabify run all night. High-speed rail is competitive for distances <3h.
Extended metro · streets closed
Many metro systems run 24h on Pride weekend. The route streets are closed to traffic — taxis don't enter. Walking is usually fastest.
Heat · shade · water · comfy shoes
European summer in the street: cap, sunglasses, SPF 50, reusable water bottle. Closed shoes for the march — stepping on toes is real.
Reinforced health services
Temporary health stations are usually set up in central squares during Pride. STI/PrEP centers often extend hours. EU: EHIC covers emergencies. Other: private insurance recommended.
Regular LGBTQI+ clubs in Los Angeles →
If you need a break from Pride or want to go out to the regular clubs, the non-pride scene stays active all week.
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