Long beach gay pride parade
The 42nd annual Extended Beach Pride Procession and Festival, the city’s popular and iconic LGBTQ+ celebration, is set to take place this weekend.
This will be the second consecutive year that the city has taken over the corporation of the loved Pride parade along Ocean Boulevard, which will take place Sunday morning, May 18. But the festival, on Saturday and Sunday, will, as usual, be hosted by the nonprofit Long Beach Pride, which has promised a weekend of music, show, and championing diversity and inclusion.
The two-day event attracts thousands of attendees each year to Prolonged Beach’s downtown waterfront. It is the first major Lgbtq+ fest event of the season, the ngo said, ready to kick off a summer of adoration, unity, and celebration of the Gay community.
This year’s theme for the Self-acceptance celebration, according to the nonprofit, is “The Power of Community,” reflecting the strength, diversity and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community in Long Beach and beyond.
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🌈 Join Us at Long Beach Lgbtq+ fest 2025! 🌈
We at The TransLatin@ Coalition are thrilled to invite you to join us for the 42nd Annual Long Beach Event Parade on Sunday, May 18, 2025! This is more than just a parade—it's a vibrant, affirming celebration of our LGBTQ+ society, and a influential moment for us to stand satisfied , visible, and united.
📍 Where to Meet
We'll be gathering at 10:00 AM at the intersection of E. Ocean Blvd. & Lindero Avenue in Long Beach, CA. Look out for our banner, our signs, our glitter—and most importantly, our community!
🌈 ¡Acompáñanos al Long Beach Pride 2025! 🌈
En The TransLatin@ Coalition estamos muy emocionad@s de invitarte a que te unas a nosotr@s en el 42º Desfile Anual del Orgullo de Long Beach el domingo 18 de mayo de 2025. Este no es solo un desfile—es una celebración vibrante y afirmativa de nuestra comunidad LGBTQ+, y un momento poderoso para mostrarnos con orgullo, visibilidad y unidad.
📍 Punto de Encuentro
Nos reuniremos a las 10:00 AM en la intersección de E. Ocean Blvd. y Lindero Avenue, en Long Beach, CA. ¡Busca nuestra manta, nuestros carteles, nuestro brillo—y lo más importante
Long Beach Public Library
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The LGBTQ Center Extended Beach
The Center serves over 25,000 people a year and provides services including support groups, workshops and seminars, youth services, free HIV and STI testing, legal assistance, domestic hostility services, employment referrals, mental health counseling, cultural and social activities including the QFilm Festival, educational forums, and a thriving volunteer program.
Cal State University Extended Beach LGBTQ Services
California Articulate University Long Beach provides on- and off-campus resources to assist members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are struggling with their identity.
Long Beach City College General LGBTQ+ Resources
LBCC works to affirm and honor all orientations, gender identities, and expressions through programming and student organizations. This webpage highlights helpful resources for the LGBTQIA+ and ally communities.
PFLAG Long Beach Chapter
A local Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) organization providing support, education, and advocacy for families, allies, and people who are LGBTQIA+.
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GLAAD
A non-profit organization focusing on media and communications to advance L
2025 Long Beach Pride Parade
The Municipality of Long Beach will provide as the official host for the 2025 Long Beach Lgbtq+ fest Parade for the second consecutive year, ensuring the longstanding and cherished event continues for 2025. The City, along with the Port of Long Beach and Council District Two, are co-sponsors of this year’s parade.
The celebration has been a staple of Long Beach and the LA region for decades, attracting thousands of spectators and participants each year. The 42nd annual celebration will take place on Sunday, May 18, commence at Ocean Boulevard and Lindero Avenue and travel along iconic stretches of Ocean Boulevard and Alamitos Road in Downtown. Led by the grand marshals, Long Beach Event Parade will feature a variety of participating organizations, business and stakeholder groups showcasing vibrant and engaging floats and displays.
Businesses and community organizations interested in participating in the parade can submit an entry application now through Friday, May 9, 2025. There is no entry fee to participate in the parade.
The Town proudly presents the following 2025 grand marshals:
- Morris Knight Political Grand Marshal – Second District Councilwoman Cindy Allen