Santa Cruz Pride

Get ready to shimmer, shine, and show off your true colors at the biggest LGBTQ+ gathering on the Central Coast! Santa Cruz Pride brings unmatched energy to downtown with a vibrant parade down Pacific Avenue and a massive festival packed with live entertainment across two stages, over a hundred vendor booths, and an exclusive local beer garden that will keep the good times flowing. As the third oldest pride celebration in California, this iconic gathering promises an unforgettable day of community, dazzling outfits, and pure unadulterated joy for everyone. Whether you are marching in solidarity or just here to cover yourself in glitter and soak up the incredible music, this empowering local tradition is the ultimate way to kick off your summer.