LB Proud! Fest

History isn't something you look back at and say it was inevitable. It happens because people make decisions that are sometimes very impulsive and of the moment, but those moments are cumulative realities.

"All young people, regardless of sexual orientation or identity, deserve a safe and supportive environment in which to achieve their full potential."

"We have to do it because we can no longer stay invisible. We have to be visible. We should not be ashamed of who we are."

PROUD PROJECT!

Giving back, taking pride and helping our Gayborhood!

Every year with the help of our community, Long Beach Proud! Fest will choose a project to help improve the neighborhood. The project can be anything from tree planting, minor park repairs, neighborhood clean-ups, activations and more.

We believe that by helping our neighborhoods and activating our neighborhoods creates a more vibrant, diverse and safe community; a community that takes pride on their streets, their shops and overall community.

You can help by purchasing our LB Proud! Supporter Wristband.

This year, thanks to Vice Mayor Cindy Allen and the City of Long Beach, we will be planting new trees along the Broadway corridor.

LB PROUD! WRISTBAND

Give back to our community by supporting our Proud Project!

What does the Proud! Wristband do?

Gives you discounts and special perks at participating businesses during Long Beach Proud! and beyond (May 15 – 28)
It shows your support for our Queer Community
You are helping improve our Gayborhood!

NIGHT OUT!
05.19
5pm-10pm

Support our LGBTQ+ Business + Raise Money that helps our Gayborhood!

When you support our Queer-Owned small businesses, you are helping local entrepreneurs achieve their dreams, fostering innovation and competition, and keeping money circulating within our community. There are many ways you can support our local queer businesses, shopping at our local stores, dining at our restaurants, or drinking at our local gay bars. By making a conscious effort to support queer-owned businesses, you are helping create a more vibrant and prosperous community for everyone.

EAT. SHOP. PLAY

LB PROUD! FEST
05.20
11am-7pm

There’s no better way to celebrate our LGBTQ+ community than with a FREE Festival in the heart of our Gayborhood! Joins us at Bixby Park for the first ever Queer Celebration in our own back yard.

QUEER BICYCLE PARADE RIGHT ON BROADWAY!

3 Stages / Beer Gardens / Curated Experiences / Street Closures / + Much More
IN COLLABORATION WITH BEACH STREETS

OCEAN STAGE

BIXBY STAGE

BROADWAY STAGE

MEET THE KING & QUEENS

RuPaul Drag Race

Dragula

RuPaul Drag Race

LB Super Star

INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES
@ LB PROUD! FEST

One of the standout features of LB Proud! Fest is its commitment to providing interactive and immersive experiences for attendees. Whether it’s through live music performances, art installations, or engaging activities, the festival offers a variety of opportunities for people to actively participate in the celebration of Long Beach’s diverse queer community. From the moment visitors step into the festival, they are transported to a world of creativity and inclusivity, where they can explore, learn, and connect with others who share their love for this incredible city.

FEATURING INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES BY:

IMPERIAL COURT OF LONG BEACH

THE LGBTQ CENTER

PACIFIC COAST MARKET PLACE

AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFC

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF LONG BEACH

PAINT & SIP

AIDS FOOD STORE

more coming soon…