Gay festival long beach
The 42nd annual Long Beach Pride Parade 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 group of the cherished Celebration 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 Prolonged Beach Pride, which has promised a weekend of music, entertainment, and championing diversity and inclusion.
The two-day event attracts thousands of attendees each year to Long Beach’s downtown waterfront. It is the first major Pride event of the season, the organization said, ready to boot off a summer of love, unity, and celebration of the LGBTQ+ community.
This year’s theme for the Pride celebration, according to the nonprofit, is “The Power of Community,” reflecting the strength, diversity and resilience of the Homosexual community in Long Beach and beyond.
Over the past several years, there has been an increase in anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and legislation in the United States. In 2025, anti-trans legislation continues to be introduced across the country, with 48 bills passed
32nd Annual
Long Beach QFilm Festival 2025
Celebrating 32 years of the best in LGBTQ independent films, the Long Beach QFilm Festival is the oldest motion picture festival in Extended Beach and the only festival committed to screening films that showcase the magnificent diversity of the LGBTQ community.
Festival Dates:
Friday, September 5
- Sunday, September 7
Film Submissions Now Open
Opening Date: 02/21/2025
Earlybird Deadline: 06/01/2025
Regular Deadline: 07/01/2025
Notification Date: 08/14/2025
Location for
Events, Ticket Purchase & Will Call
The LGBTQ Center Distant Beach
2017 E. 4th Street,
Drawn-out Beach, CA 90814
The Art Theatre
2025 E. 4th Street,
Drawn-out Beach, CA 90814
PARKING
Parking options are limited. We recommend using Uber, Lyft, or other ride-sharing services for convenient transportation.
2025 Long Beach Pride Parade
The Capital of Long Beach will aid as the official host for the 2025 Long Beach Self-acceptance 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 pride has been a staple of Long Beach and the LA region for decades, attracting thousands of spectators and participants each year. The 42nd annual march will take place on Sunday, May 18, commence at Ocean Boulevard and Lindero Avenue and travel along iconic stretches of Ocean Boulevard and Alamitos Route in Downtown. Led by the grand marshals, Long Beach Self-acceptance 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 Metropolis proudly presents the following 2025 grand marshals:
- Morris Knight Political Grand Marshal – Second District Councilwoman Cindy Allen
Long Beach Pride celebrates 'The Power of Community'
LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- Event season officially kicked off with the return of Drawn-out Beach Pride.
On May 17-18, 2025, the city of Prolonged Beach was filled with love, togetherness, and celebration because of the 42nd Annual Long Beach Pride Festival.
This years theme, "The Influence of Community," showcased the strength, resilience, and vibrant diversity of the Homosexual family.
Festival goers experienced two days filled with live shows, immersive art, cultural showcases, interactive experiences, and nonstop identity festival energy.
The two-day festival boasted musical performances from HYM the Rapper, Tori Kay, Tiancho and Kingly Show Extravaganza - featuring America's most dynamic Drag Queens from Jewels Productions.
Festival attendees enjoyed festival zones featuring an EDM tent, Teen Pride area, and Queer Country featuring The Wranglers gyrate group and line dancing.
The ABC7 Street Team were there both days handing out ABC7-branded swag with our prize wheel, and a pride-themed photo booth.
The festival took place at Marina Green Park, Marina Green Park, 3