Project Angel Food is one of many participants in the annual LA Pride Parade, which runs along Hollywood Boulevard. (photo courtesy of LA Pride)

Los Angeles will host the 56th annual LA Pride Parade on Sunday, June 14, sponsored by Christopher Street West. For the fifth time since 2022, the parade will go through Hollywood, a route that is similar to that of the original city Pride marches during the 1970s.

It is all part of the mission of Christopher Street West, named for the New York street where the Stonewall Inn is located and where the 1969 riots took place that are credited with starting the LGBTQ+ rights movement.

“As we celebrate the legacy Christopher Street West helped create in Los Angeles in 1970, we’re also stepping into a new chapter focused on serving our community year-round through Pride365, Pride Makes a Difference and our Youth Advisory Board,” the organization’s president Lawrence Carroll said. “Pride will always be a celebration, but it’s also an opportunity to invest in the future by supporting the next generation of LGBTQIA+ leaders, uplifting local organizations, businesses, artists and advocates, and strengthening the connections that make our community resilient. We hope people leave LA Pride feeling connected, inspired and part of something bigger than a single day or weekend.”

“Pride has always been more than a celebration,” vice president Kareem Cervantes said. “It is a demonstration of visibility, resilience and community. In 2026, that message feels especially important. At a time when support for LGBTQIA+ rights and institutions is facing new challenges and when many members of our community continue to experience discrimination and uncertainty, Pride serves as a reminder that we are stronger together. It is an opportunity to celebrate how far we’ve come while recognizing the work that still lies ahead. Pride creates space for joy, but it also creates space for advocacy, education and solidarity. Showing up matters, and Pride remains one of the most powerful ways our community can do that.”

It is the second largescale Pride parade in Los Angeles County for 2026, which also played host to the WeHo Pride parade on June 7. For decades, LA Pride was held in West Hollywood and marched down Santa Monica Boulevard for its parade, but beginning in 2022 the organization and the city parted ways, with LA Pride opting to use other parts of the city to expand its initiatives.

“This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate the 56th Annual LA Pride Parade, one of the longest-running Pride celebrations in the country,” Cervantes said. “We’re also proud to be returning to Hollywood Boulevard with a full day of programming that reflects the diversity, creativity, and resilience of Los Angeles. From community organizations and advocacy groups to artists, performers and local businesses, this year’s Pride is designed to showcase the many voices that make up our community.”

Additionally, community experiences such as Trans Galleria and Erotic City will be brought back to LA Pride, and a new dedicated space called the Families Grove will launch to allow people of all ages to learn and celebrate Pride together. These activities will be part of the LA Pride Village, which will also be located on Hollywood Boulevard, from noon-8 p.m. on June 14. This year’s theme is “Rise with Pride,” which Cervantes said is indicative of the enduring spirit of the LGBTQ+ community and its relationship with Los Angeles.

“It is about rising in the face of opposition, adversity and setbacks. It acknowledges the challenges our community continues to face while celebrating our ability to persevere, support one another and move forward together,” Cervantes said. “The theme also carries special significance for Los Angeles. Following the devastating fires that impacted communities across our region last year, Rise with Pride speaks to the resilience of our city and its people. Just as Los Angeles continues to rebuild and recover, the LGBTQIA+ community has always found ways to rise, adapt and thrive.”

The celebrity grand marshal will be actor, comedian and Emmy-winner Jeff Hiller, while the community grand marshal will be civil rights activist Mia Yamamoto and the legacy grand marshal will be Beauty 2 the Streetz founder Shirley Raines. West Hollywood had announced Kathy Hilton as grand marshal icon for its Pride Parade last week. Hilton was seen as a controversial choice by the community, who alleged in comments online that she supported right wing politicians. Hilton and West Hollywood mutually announced that she would not serve as the marshal icon on June 3, and the parade ultimately did not have an individual hold the title.

“I agreed with concerns expressed by the community,” West Hollywood Mayor John Heilman said. “Going forward we should honor LGBTQ people. I appreciate that Kathy Hilton has donated and supported many LGBTQ organizations. I also appreciate her graciousness in deciding to step aside when concerns were raised.”

The LA Pride parade starts at 11 a.m. on June 14 and is expected to last for three hours. It will be broadcast on ABC7. The start point is at Sunset Boulevard and Highland Avenue.

“This year’s Pride is an opportunity to come together, honor our history, celebrate our progress and reaffirm our commitment to a future where everyone can live authentically and without fear,” Cervantes said. “Pride is a celebration, but it is also a statement: we are here, we are united and we will continue to rise.”

Carroll asked that community members who wished to help LA Pride remain a free and accessible event join the “Rise With Pride” campaign by texting PRIDE GIVES to 44-321. For information and schedule, visit lapride.org.