Long Beach Pride

Long Beach Gay & Lesbian Pride is an annual event in Long Beach, California that takes place during one of the last weekends in May. Established by Long Beach Gay & Lesbian Pride, Inc. (LBGLP), it began in 1984 just one year after the organization started. Due to a lack of funds, the first few events were quite small and didn't see many visitors. As the event grew in size, the organization raised enough funds to establish annual events and to donate money to other nonprofit organizations.

The festival and parade take place over two days and see more than 75,000 people come out to celebrate. It now ranks as one of the largest LGBTQ festivals on the West Coast, and one of the five largest in the entire country. The 2017 Long Beach Pride Festival and Parade received hundreds of toy donations that it gave to children in need. Some of the past celebrities who participated in the pride event include The Bangles, Monica, Shannon, Jennifer Hudson, and The Village People.

For full details on Long Beach Pride 2024, be sure to check out the official event program. Happy Pride!