LA Pride is about to sashay all the way down Hollywood Boulevard for its 55th anniversary, and the party is free, fabulous, and full of fierce queer joy.

The Christopher Street West Association (CSW), the nonprofit behind LA Pride, has announced that drag superstar Alaska will headline this year’s Pride Village concert on Sunday, June 8, just after the LA Pride Parade wraps up. And she’s not coming alone. Hip-hop icon Da Brat and Jessica Betts, are set to kick things off with a special performance celebrating love, visibility, and Pride.

 

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The free daylong festival takes place on Hollywood Blvd. between Argyle Ave. and Bronson Ave., and promises more rainbow-filled revelry than ever before.

Who’s Performing?

This year’s Pride Village lineup is stacked with talent from across the LGBTQ+ spectrum, spotlighting local and national acts that are ready to bring the beat to the Boulevard. Joining Alaska, Da Brat, and Jessica Betts are:

  • DIDI J

  • 76th Street

  • Laura Bryna

  • Julian King

  • ANG

Representing LA’s vibrant queer nightlife and community scenes are hometown favorites like Chanel Jolé, Binoy, Tony Pops, Debby Holiday, and DJs from Preciosa Night, FUTCH, OtterPop, and Bears in Space.

 

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Don’t miss the BALLROOM BATTLE, where the Houses of Miyake-Mugler, Ninja, and Gorgeous Gucci will vogue it out for glory in front of celebrity judge Margaret Cho.

Additional acts include Esther Anaya, Gay Freedom Band LA, performers from Hollywood Fringe, and even a cultural presence from Taiwan Tourism.

A Full Day of Pride on Hollywood Blvd.

Pride Village kicks off at 11 a.m. and transforms a stretch of Hollywood Boulevard into a pedestrian-only celebration space. Expect:

  • Two performance stages

  • Over 80 local vendors and nonprofits

  • Sponsor giveaways, games, and brand activations

  • Food trucks galore

  • Two full-service bars for 21+ attendees

It’s family-friendly, queer-affirming, and 100% free to the public.

 

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A Historic Year: LA Pride Turns 55

This year marks a major milestone for LA Pride: 55 years of marching, dancing, and demanding equality. In honor of this legacy, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, with support from Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, has officially declared June 28 as “LA Pride – Christopher Street West Day” moving forward.

The proclamation recognizes LA Pride’s distinction as the world’s first permitted LGBTQ+ parade, a historic moment led by Christopher Street West in 1970, just one year after Stonewall.

“This year, we’re making all of LA Pride’s programming free and accessible for everyone on Parade Sunday,” said CSW Board President Gerald Garth. “We’re thrilled to welcome Alaska, Da Brat, and an incredible roster of performers. And we thank the County Board for recognizing the deep history of Pride in Los Angeles.”

Grand Marshals & This Year’s Theme

LA Pride also recently revealed its 2025 Grand Marshals:

  • Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts as Vanguard Grand Marshals

  • Andrew Rannells as Celebrity Grand Marshal

  • Trino Garcia and Adam Vasquez (aka viral couple TrinoxAdam) as Community Grand Marshals

The 2025 theme, “Pride Marches On,” celebrates the LGBTQ+ community’s resilience and unrelenting push for progress, even when the world pushes back.

Stay Tuned

More details on the parade route, parking, transit options, and vendor list are expected soon. For the latest updates, follow @lapride on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

So shine your boots, fluff your wigs, and hydrate: Hollywood is about to turn into the queerest party of the year.