When is the L.A. Pride Parade?
The L.A. Pride Parade takes place on Sunday, June 8 in Hollywood, at the site of the first permitted gay parade in the world (back in 1970). For 2025, the grand marshals include Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts, Andrew Rannells and TrinoxAdam.
When does it start?
The parade kicks off at 11am on Highland Avenue at Sunset Boulevard.
Following the parade, you’ll find live entertainment, local vendors and food and drinks along Hollywood Boulevard at the mid-day L.A. Pride Village.
Where can I watch the parade?
The parade steps off at Sunset Boulevard and Highland Avenue and heads north on Highland before turning east onto Hollywood Boulevard. From there, it follows Hollywood until it turns south onto Cahuenga Boulevard, before wrapping up back at Sunset.
You’ll be able to watch from the sidewalk, and expect just about every restaurant and bar with a patio to host special seatings on the morning of the parade. Also, the parade route sits along two Metro stops, Hollywood/Highland and Hollywood/Vine.
What street closures will be in place?
Details aren’t available quite yet, but expect all of the streets above to be closed by early Sunday morning.