Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride Celebration

Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride Celebration on May 18-19, 2013  from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.  longbeachpride.com


2013 Long Beach Pride Parade Sunday, May 19, 2013  10:30 a.m.

Parade route: Ocean Avenue between Lindero (starting point) and Alamitos Ave. (finish).

30th annual Festival along Shoreline Drive

Marina Green Park & Rainbow Lagoon
Long Beach, CA

Festival Hours:
Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Information: (562) 987-9191

Over the past several years, the Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride Celebration has become one of the premiere Pride events nationwide now attracting over 80,000 participants over two days. The Festival Celebration includes seven large dance areas including a main stage which has featured musical artists such as Grammy Award Winner Jennifer Hudson.

Kickoff at Parade Central
Long Beach Pride Festival, exclusive Long Beach Pride merchandise and more! The parade hot spot kicks off an hour early at 9:30 a.m. located on Cherry Ave. and Ocean Blvd. at Bixby Park, the location provides plenty of shade and a community gathering spot for anyone watching the parade.

9:30 a.m.
Get your body moving with music and giveaways.
9:45 a.m.
Fun with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.
10  a.m.
Join the pep rally with Cheer L.A. in a choreographed high-flying stunt spectacular.
10:15 a.m. until Parade arrival
DJ Zenway celebrates with interactive crowd games and more high-energy music. Meet parade commentator' actress and comedian Carlease Burks, on street announcer Justin Rudd and community supporter Steve Eng as they guide you through all the entries one by one. Be sure to stay tuned after the parade for more giveaways and fun!

Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride Celebration

When: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Where: Along Shoreline Drive at Rainbow Lagoon and Marina Green parks

Admission: $20 each day

Information: 562-987-9191, www.longbeachpride.com

Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride Parade

When: On Ocean Boulevard from

Redondo Avenue to Alamitos Avenue

Where: 10:30 a.m. Sunday