Since its recognition as a city in 1984 with a US first majority gay council, West Hollywood has been advocating for the LGBTQ+ community and ensuring their visibility and expression. As a part of that, the city has celebrated diversity and inclusivity with its very own WeHo Pride for nearly four decades.
This year, 40 days of pride kicks off on 22 May and runs through to 30 June featuring a line up of exciting city wide celebrations. Here are some of the key highlights.
Harvey Milk Day, 22 May
From 6-8pm on Thursday, 22 May, join the City of West Hollywood for Harvey Milk Day, a vibrant celebration honouring the legacy of Harvey Milk, the first openly LGBTQ+ person elected to public office in California. As part of the celebration, catch the third annual José Sarria Drag Pageant, paying tribute to José Julio Sarria, the trailblazing drag performer and political activist who paved the way for LGBTQ+ representation in politics.
WeHo Pride Arts Festival, 23-25 May
Celebrate creativity and inclusivity at the WeHo Pride Arts Festival where diversity, expression and community take centre stage. Happening from 23-25 May, the Arts Festival will take place across various locations in West Hollywood. Taking on a ‘choose-your-own-adventure’ model, this dynamic celebration showcases groundbreaking visual art, live performances, film, poetry and more, all through the lens of LGBTQ+ voices.
WeHo Pride Weekend, 30 May – 1 June
Experience the heartbeat of LGBTQ+ celebration at the WeHo Pride Weekend 2025. During this weekend, the city transforms into a vibrant epicentre of love, diversity and unity, featuring a line up of exciting events. First up, Friday Night at OUTLOUD, a free community concert which marks the start of the weekend’s festivities. Following this, the OUTLOUD Music Festival (31 May – 1 June) will see a dynamic line up of LGBTQ+ artists and allies for an electrifying performance at the West Hollywood Park. During the weekend, visitors can also check out various events such as the WeHo Pride Street Fair which will feature diverse exhibitors including LGBTQ+ groups and allied organisations. On 31 March, be sure to check out the Women’s Freedom Festival, featuring emerging LGBTQ+ and BIPOC women and non-binary musicians, comedians, poets and activists, as well as the Dyke March. On 1 June, the party reaches its peak with the WeHo Pride Parade. Featuring dazzling floats alongside performers and community groups, the parade is truly a sight to behold.
Do note that while most events are free, some may require tickets or advance reservations due to capacity limitations.
Find all the latest info at the official WeHo Pride website.