California Pride events 2026: the calendar
Updated October 9, 2026
California has Pride from spring to November. Most of the big ones happen in June, but the year ends strong in the desert. Here are the 2026 dates from each Pride's own site, with what's still ahead at the top.
Still coming in 2026
- San Diego Latine Pride: Saturday, October 24, 2026. Liberty Station Central Promenade, 2641 Truxtun Rd, San Diego. Family-friendly and all ages.
- Palm Springs Pride: November 6–8, 2026. Free-admission festival downtown in the Arenas District, Pride Parade on Sunday, November 8, and events all week from October 31. Theme: "Be Included". See our Palm Springs guide.
Earlier in 2026
- Long Beach Pride Parade: Sunday, May 17, hosted by the City of Long Beach.
- WeHo Pride: Friday June 5 to Sunday June 7, in and around West Hollywood Park and the Rainbow District, including the OUTLOUD music festival.
- LA Pride: the 56th LA Pride Parade was Sunday, June 14, on Hollywood Blvd, with LA Pride Village the same day. LA Pride is held the second weekend of June.
- Sacramento Pride Festival & March: June 13–14.
- San Francisco Pride: June 27–28, with the Celebration at Civic Center Plaza and the Parade up Market Street on Sunday. SF Pride is the last full weekend in June; 2027 is June 26–27.
- San Diego Pride Parade: Saturday, July 18, through Hillcrest. Theme: "Pride Shines On".
- Oakland Pride: Sunday, August 16, with the parade on Broadway and the festival at Frank Ogawa Plaza.
Tips for Pride weekend
- Book rooms early. Hotels near the parade route fill up months ahead.
- Use transit or rideshare. Streets close and parking disappears.
- Pick a meeting spot with your group in case phones die or the signal drops.
- Water, sunscreen, and a charged phone. Keep an eye on your friends and your drinks.
Plan Pride with your people
In Let's Have Fun Together you can start a group for Pride weekend, share the plan in one chat, see which bars and parties are open tonight, and meet up with friends at a set time and place. Trusted contacts and check-in timers are built in.
Venue details were checked on October 9, 2026 from each venue's own site, official tourism and city pages, and well-known city guides (Eater LA, Time Out, Visit Palm Springs, Visit Oakland, Visit Sacramento, Fabulous Hillcrest). Hours, cover and theme nights change often, so check the venue's own page or social account before you go. Bars and clubs are usually 21+ with ID. We are not affiliated with any venue listed.
Questions
When is Palm Springs Pride 2026?
November 6–8, 2026, with the Pride Parade on Sunday, November 8 and events all week from October 31. The festival is free.
When is San Francisco Pride?
The last full weekend in June. In 2026 it was June 27–28; in 2027 it is June 26–27.
When is LA Pride?
LA Pride is held the second weekend in June on Hollywood Blvd. The 2026 parade was on Sunday, June 14.
Are there Pride events in California in the fall?
Yes. San Diego's Latine Pride is October 24, 2026, and Palm Springs Pride is November 6–8, 2026.