Where Love, Glitter, and LGBTQ+ Power Take Center Stage

Each spring, West Hollywood transforms into a technicolor dream of pride flags, powerhouse performances and unapologetic joy. But this year? WeHo Pride 2025 is turning the dial all the way up. Stretching over 40 fabulous days, this iconic celebration kicks off on Harvey Milk Day, May 22, and carries the celebration through June 30—serving as the official kickoff to Pride Month in Los Angeles. From immersive art installations and community rallies to star-studded concerts and the most iconic pride parade in Southern California, WeHo Pride is more than just an event—it’s a movement, a sanctuary and a celebration of identity in every shade of the rainbow. 

 

Can’t-Miss Events at WeHo Pride

Harvey Milk Day

Date: May 22

It all begins with a celebration of one of the LGBTQ+ movement’s most revered pioneers. Harvey Milk Day marks the start of Pride season with an event that blends remembrance with joyful resistance. Past commemorations have included speeches, performances and community gatherings, setting the tone for what’s to come. Whether you’re a longtime activist or attending for the first time, this day is about honoring the trailblazers who made Pride possible.

 

WeHo Pride Arts Festival

Date: May 23-25

From gallery pop-ups to live dance performances and spoken word, the WeHo Pride Arts Festival puts creativity center stage. Hosted at venues across the city, this vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ artists is all about expression, inclusion and pushing boundaries. Expect experimental theater, compelling photography and new voices that reflect the spectrum of queer identity. Past years have featured visual art, drag storytelling and even avant-garde fashion shows—making it a can’t-miss prelude to the main weekend.

 

Friday Night at OUTLOUD

Date: May 30

This free community concert hosted by the city of West Hollywood kicks off the weekend with major energy. Though the lineup is still under wraps, previous headliners include Kesha, Adam Lambert and Idina Menzel. Set outdoors at West Hollywood Park, this high-octane night draws thousands ready to dance, sing and scream with queer joy under the stars. RSVPs are required, and capacity fills fast—so set that reminder now.

 

OUTLOUD at WeHo Pride

Date: May 30-June 1

Here’s where the party really turns up. The OUTLOUD Music Festival is a two-day, ticketed experience packed with electrifying performances by LGBTQ+ artists and allies. This year’s headliners? Lizzo, Lil Nas X, Kim Petras, Paris Hilton, Honey Dijon and more. Hosted at West Hollywood Park, the festival runs from 1 p.m. to midnight on both days, with additional appearances by stars like Sasha Colby, Alyssa Edwards, Shygirl and Pabllo Vittar.

With three stages, a curated vendor village and bold personalities like Billy Francesca and Ryan Mitchell keeping the energy high, OUTLOUD is more than a music festival—it’s a celebration of queer visibility, creativity and pure, unfiltered fun. Past performers have included Janelle Monáe, Diplo and Kylie Minogue—so yes, tickets are in high demand.

 

WeHo Pride Street Fair

Date: May 31-June 1

Free, festive and fabulously inclusive, the WeHo Pride Street Fair stretches along Santa Monica Boulevard, inviting locals and visitors alike to experience community in its most vibrant form. Explore booths from LGBTQ+ organizations, indie artists and local businesses while enjoying nonstop live entertainment on the community stage. Whether you’re picking up rainbow gear, supporting queer creators or just basking in the open-air energy, this fair is pure LA Pride magic.

 

Women’s Freedom Festival

Date: May 31

Presented by the L-Project Los Angeles, the Women’s Freedom Festival uplifts the voices of LGBTQ+ women and nonbinary performers through music, poetry, comedy and activism. This daytime event makes space for stories often overlooked and brings intersectional feminism front and center during Pride. Past lineups have included groundbreaking artists, spoken word performances and DJs spinning beats between sets—all in the name of freedom, identity and joy.

 

Dyke March

Date: May 31

Right after the Women’s Freedom Festival wraps, the Dyke March roars to life. Led by a motorcycle brigade, this high-energy, high-pride march rolls through Santa Monica Boulevard with protest signs, rainbow flags and sheer queer power. It’s part celebration, part statement—honoring lesbian visibility and creating space for voices that continue to push for equity. Whether you’re marching or cheering from the sidelines, the Dyke March delivers a dose of revolutionary pride with serious style.

 

WeHo Pride Parade

Date: June 1

This is it—the showstopper. The WeHo Pride Parade returns to Santa Monica Boulevard with floats, dancers, drag royalty and surprise celebrity guests. Past years have seen appearances from everyone from Madonna to RuPaul’s finest queens. Whether you’re waving from the sidelines or marching with your crew, this is the beating heart of West Hollywood Pride—a dazzling expression of what it means to be seen, heard and celebrated.

 

Where to Stay During WeHo Pride

1 Hotel West Hollywood

A nature-meets-luxury sanctuary on the Sunset Strip, 1 Hotel West Hollywood offers sweeping city views, reclaimed wood decor, native greenery and a commitment to sustainability that’s as strong as its design game. LEED Silver certified and armed with one of the highest Energy Star scores in LA, it’s the perfect blend of glam and green.

 

Soho House Holloway

Tucked off Holloway Drive, Soho House Holloway brings London-cool to West Hollywood. With only 34 rooms, a courtyard bar and an art-filled rooftop, it’s intimate, stylish and wildly exclusive. Bonus: Every guest gets an in-room cocktail upon arrival. Think of it as your pregame for this Los Angeles Pride weekend—but elevated.

 

Andaz West Hollywood

Once known as the Riot House, Andaz West Hollywood has hosted legends like Jim Morrison and Led Zeppelin. Now? It’s got the tallest rooftop pool in LA, rotating art exhibits and a rock ’n’ roll legacy that still pulses through its walls. Pro tip: grab a sunset cocktail and let the view do the talking.

 

The Charlie Hotel

Built in 1924 by Charlie Chaplin, The Charlie Hotel is a charming enclave of historic suites, lush gardens and quiet patios. It’s low-key, romantic and just steps from West Hollywood’s best shopping and dining. Each suite pays tribute to a Golden Age star—from Marilyn Monroe to Steve McQueen.

 

Kimpton La Peer

Bold, design-forward and centrally located, Kimpton La Peer is a hub of cool just off Melrose. On weekends, the rooftop pickleball court turns into Disco Court with DJs and cocktails. It’s playful, stylish and pure West Hollywood.

 

The London West Hollywood

A blend of British elegance and LA ease, The London serves up all-suite accommodations, rooftop pool days and a scent called “Iconic Glamour” wafting through the lobby. It’s giving luxury, it’s giving brunch with a view, and it’s absolutely worth it.

 

Sunset Tower Hotel

The crown jewel of the Sunset Strip, the Sunset Tower Hotel is where Old Hollywood ghosts and A-list glam collide. With custom wallpaper by fashion illustrator Donald Robertson and stories of Marilyn and Sinatra woven into the walls, this is where legends lounged—and still do.

 

Where to Keep the Party Going

In West Hollywood, the celebration doesn’t end when the parade wraps—it just moves into the neighborhood’s collection of legendary LA gay bars. At Beaches WeHo, expect pastel lights, 1980s Miami vibes and Mamacita Margaritas. TomTom, from the minds of Lisa Vanderpump and the Toms, is your steampunk cocktail fantasy.

The Abbey and The Chapel are nightlife royalty, serving drama, drag and dance floors that don’t quit. For daytime fun, Hamburger Mary’s delivers the iconic drag brunch you didn’t know you needed, and Micky’s keeps things loud and lit till 4 a.m. Come for the showgirls, stay for the Gold Digger Martini. And don’t skip Revolver, where karaoke, go-go dancers and laser shows make every night feel like a music video.

 

WeHo Pride 2025
Dates: May 22-June 30
@wehopride