It was during the last weekend of June 1970 that Los Angeles and San Francisco held the first Pride parades in the country. Today, the golden state has a variety of celebrations throughout its territory during the pride month as well as a vibrant economy built on businesses that impact the LGBTQ+ community every day.
Redding Pride
Redding Pride is the largest annual gathering supporting the LGBTQ+ community in the area. The festival supports diversity and attracts a wide range of businesses, organizations and non-profits.
Pride in Wine Country
Sonoma is considered one of the friendliest destinations with the LGBTQ+ community in the country and the 36th Sonoma County Pride Celebration which lasts three days, celebrates diversity with a great family show in downtown Santa Rosa, this year it will be from June 3 to 5. The weekend includes movie night, happy hour, parade and festival.
historical pride
Fifty-two years after hosting one of the first Pride Parades in the country, San Francisco is preparing to once again celebrate the June 25 and 26 at the Civic Center. The San Francisco Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Pride Celebration and Parade It will feature more than 200 parade participants and exhibitors and more than 20 stages and community-run venues. It is the largest Pride celebration in the United States and attracts visitors from all over the world.
Destellos del Gold Country
June 12 2022 is a date to join more than 20,000 revelers in downtown Sacramento for Sacramento Pride. The capitol mall transforms into an LGBTQ+ village with live music and drag performers, bars and vendors. For a more familiar celebration, The Sacramento Children’s Museum hosts its annual Pride with Leo & Friends on June 25th 2022 with Pride-themed games, entertainment and activities for kids.
at the end of the rainbow
The Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade and Festival, takes place the first Saturday of every June and is the largest LGBTQ+ parade in the Central Valley. The celebration is held in the Tower District and features a parade, entertainment, and vendors.
time to shine
June 18the charity Glow Walk for Love of Riverside will be in charge of raising money for Riverside LGBTQ+ Pride. The night event has participants wandering through a race of glow-in-the-dark zones where they will encounter lovely characters and will be cheered on by a team of drag queen cheerleaders. Besides of brightness and colorthroughout the night there will be vendors and lots of entertainment.
pride weekend
San Diego celebrates Pride in July with one of the pride parades largest in the country, attracting more than 300,000 people. Come to see colorful floats, artists and more the July 16th. The entire weekend is dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ+ community with the parade, a music festival in Balboa Park and a 5 km race.
Getaway to Mendocino
Glendeven Inn & Lodge offers an adults-only getaway at its 10-room European-inspired hostel. Guests will enjoy ocean views, a sumptuous breakfast and Mendocino County’s only wine cellar.
Get on board
When you need a dose of caffeine in San Luis Bishopyou’ll know you’ve found the best coffee shop in town when you see the rainbow flags waving in Skipper’s Brew. The owners serve specialty espresso and matcha drinks along with Australian-style pastries and meat pies. The cafe hosts many events, drag shows and fundraisers throughout the year.
The 10 best LGBTI destinations
Playing with pride
Los Angeles Rainbow Mariachithe world’s first LGBTQ+ mariachi band, will delight crowds after the Long Beach Pride on July 10 in the restaurant Mayan Hotel Fire. This unique ensemble was created as a safe haven for mariachis who identify as LGBTQ+ to come together and perform traditional regional Mexican music.
straight to the bar
The Tin Lizzie Saloon in Costa Mesa is the oldest LGBTQ+ bar in OC. With its red velvet banquettes and embossed velvet walls, the atmosphere is sheer glitz. Throughout the year, Tin Lizzie presents local live music and drag bingo.
brunch and show
In Palm Springsbrunch at Roly China Fusion is a must, not only for the all-you-can-eat dim sum, but also for the Drag Queen show presented by Rosemary Galore. You will be served dumplings with a great dose of fun.
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