June 2022 is here and that means Pride Month celebrations are happening absolutely everywhere in Orange County. With beautiful weather, fun events, live performers, and nonjudgemental vibes gather your crew to check out Orange County’s best pride events.
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350 S Mc Pherrin Ave., Monterey Park / Website
Date: Saturday, June 4. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Celebrate San Gabriel Valley’s second annual pride parade and festival with live music, informative resource booths, LGBTQ+ allies, and a variety of giveaways, presented by the Alhambra Teachers Association and the City of Monterey Park. The parade will step off at Mark Keppel High School and the festival will be at Barnes Park.
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600 Town Center Drive, Santa Ana / Website
Date: Friday, June 10. Starts at 7 p.m.
Jam out to the best DJ sets in the OC with this Pride Month silent disco. Each guest will receive headphones to wear for the event that will play tunes from three different DJs. Choose from EDM, party classics, and more with DJs Electra Young, Cucu Chanel, and Saphyre Gemm. Dance the night away to the music you love the most!
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Civic Center Plaza, Oceanside / Website
Date: Saturday, June 11. 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Celebrate Pride Month while soaking up the gorgeous beach sun with Pride By The Beach in Oceanside. Drag queen Paris Sukomi Max will be headlining the festival and performing classic Disney songs. Additionally, there will be a TrueCare truck offering free dental screenings for all festival-goers. Browse through rows of vendors as you let your rainbow colors fly!
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307 N Spurgeon St., Sana Ana / Website
Date: Friday, June 24. Starts at 9 p.m.
Kickoff Orange County’s pride festival celebrations at this inclusive LGBTQ+ party. The event promises to be multinational and accepting of all guests. Get ready to dance to the hottest tunes from DJ Gaspar Fuego. Tickets can be purchased here.
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Downtown Santa Ana / Website
Date: Saturday, June 25. Starts at 10 a.m.
Head to downtown Santa Ana for the ultimate pride celebration hosted by Real Housewives of Orange County star Braunwyn Windham-Burke as celebrity grand marshal. There will be a variety of live entertainers, including drag queens Afrika Mendiola and Paige Matthews. Connect with local supporters of the LGBTQ+ community and celebrate the joy of Pride Month.
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450 E Shoreline Drive, Long Beach / Website
Dates: Saturday, July 9 - Sunday, July, 10.
While not until July, this is sure to be a celebration you won’t want to miss. Iggy Azalea will headline the festival along with numerous local LGBTQ+ acts. Or, check out the Latin music area and catch Natalia Jiménez headline the Fiesta Caliente Stage. There will be a drag makeup station and a brand new silent disco, sure to keep you grooving and entertained all day.
Tickets are required and expected to sell out. They can be purchased here.
Looking for more Pride Month celebrations? Check out our picks for How To Celebrate Pride Month In San Diego and How To Celebrate Pride Month In L.A.
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