The second annual LA Pride Village on Hollywood Boulevard will bring the free, all-day street festival to a new location between Vine Street and Gower Street just steps away from the official LA Pride Parade route on June 11.
WHAT:
LA Pride Village is the ultimate free community street festival happening on Sunday, June 11, in honor of the LGBTQIA+ community. Hosted by The Hollywood Partnership and LA Pride, it's the perfect complement to the LA Pride Parade, as it is located jus...
The second annual LA Pride Village on Hollywood Boulevard will bring the free, all-day street festival to a new location between Vine Street and Gower Street just steps away from the official LA Pride Parade route on June 11.
WHAT:
LA Pride Village is the ultimate free community street festival happening on Sunday, June 11, in honor of the LGBTQIA+ community. Hosted by The Hollywood Partnership and LA Pride, it's the perfect complement to the LA Pride Parade, as it is located just steps away from the iconic procession on Hollywood Boulevard, between Vine Street and Gower Street. Festivities include:
- 90 local vendor booths
- Two entertainment stages featuring 14 performances
- An expanded bar garden
- 11 Food trucks
- 1 LGBTQ+ Cinema Film Festival by NewFilmmakers LA @ The Montalbán Theatre
- More comfortable crowd space for dancing and celebrating Pride on Hollywood Boulevard
WHEN:
Sunday, June 11, 2023
12 PM to 8 PM (all day)
WHO:
- (9 AM Welcome Note @ Pantages Theatre on Hollywood Blvd.)
- Kathleen Rawson, The Hollywood Partnership President & CEO
- (2 PM Elected Officials Welcome Crowds @ Celebration Stage – Gower St. and Hollywood Blvd.)
- Ben Allen, California State Senator 24th District
- Maria Elena Durazo, California State Senator 26th District
- Lindsey Horvath, LA County Board Supervisor
- Hugo Soto-Martinez, LA City Councilmember
- Rick Chavez Zbur, California State Assembly 51st District
- Local leaders, special guests, community members and anyone who wants to celebrate Pride
KEY TIMES:
- 9 AM: Kathleen Rawson Welcome Note outside of Pantages Theatre
- 9-10 AM: Interviews available with Kathleen Rawson
- 12 PM: LA Pride Village OPENS
- 12-8 PM: 14 Performances across two stages by Pride notables like Mariachi Arcoiris, Bob Baker Marionette Theatre, the Gay Freedom Band LA, Secret Circus, Dance Church, and LA’s favorite queer AAPI drag party, Send Noodz
- 2 PM: Elected officials welcome Pride festival goers to LA Pride Village
- Senator Ben Allen, Senator Maria Elena Durazo, Assemblymember Rick Zbur, LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, LA City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez
- 2:15 PM-2:45 PM: Interviews available with elected officials
- 3:00 PM-10:30 PM: NewFilmmakers LA Presents LGBTQ+ Cinema with The Montalbán @ 2023 LA PRIDE: This special event at Hollywood’s famed Montalbán Theatre features LGBTQ+ films spotlighting emerging filmmakers telling stories from across the spectrum of queer identities by artists from diverse backgrounds, including a strong representation of BIPOC storytellers. The event also hosts a full bar with reception space for mingling throughout the day, and Q&A sessions with filmmakers from each program.
- 8 PM: LA Pride Village CLOSES
WHY:
The LA Pride Parade was the first permitted Gay Pride parade in the world, and its return home to Hollywood in 2022 after more than four decades prompted new traditions in the Hollywood Entertainment District. On Sunday, June 11, 2023, Hollywood Blvd. will again be the place to be to celebrate and honor the LGBTQIA+ community in Los Angeles. Experience the vibrant and inspirational LA Pride Parade, followed by a day of music, dancing, and togetherness at LA Pride Village. All festivities are free and open to the public.
WHERE:
LA Pride Village will return to the world-famous Hollywood Boulevard in a new location between Vine Street and Gower Street, conveniently located just steps away from the official LA Pride Parade route.