June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ experience loudly and proudly, and there’s no better place to celebrate than Los Angeles. L.A. hosted the world’s first legally permitted pride parade on June 28, 1970, to commemorate the Stonewall Rebellion in New York City the year before. Since then, Pride has become not only a symbol of defiance against oppression but also one of radical self-acceptance.

At a time when LGBTQIA+ rights have been under attack across the United States, this year’s Pride Month offers an especially important opportunity to honor queer stories.

Across L.A. County, there are plenty of celebratory events, exhibits and activities to spread queer joy and educate the community about queer history. Here are some affordable, fun ways to celebrate Pride this month.

Los Angeles Pride Parade 2026 — June 4-14

“Pridemaxx” with 10 straight days of events leading up to the 56th Annual L.A. Pride Parade on Hollywood Boulevard, kicking off with Pride Bingo at the Grove on June 4. The parade will feature bands, dancers, specialty vehicles, floats, giveaways and celebrity guests. In the L.A. Pride Village, grab a beverage, food and merch while dancing to the music of local queer artists. 

WeHo Pride 2026 — June 5-7

West Hollywood was incorporated by a coalition of LGBTQIA+ activists, and more than 40% of its residents identify as LGBTQIA+, according to the city’s website. WeHo Pride is one of the largest annual Pride celebrations in the world.

The WeHo Pride Street Fair is a two-day-long free festival taking place on June 6 and 7 along Santa Monica Blvd. It will feature performances from many artists, including Meg Stalter, Willa Ford, Cailin Russo, Say Now and Elio. 

On June 6, WeHo will host the Women’s Freedom Festival, with even more performances from LGBTQIA+ musicians, comedians, poets and activists.

“Pride in Bloom” at the Natural History Museum — June 6

Right across the street from USC’s campus, visit the Natural History Museum for a drag musical about the power of transformation and resilience in the natural world as well as in human life. The show was created in partnership with Drag Arts Lab and is fun for all ages. 

Tickets are free to the general public but are first-come, first-served.

The museum will also host interactive activities from noon to 5 p.m., such as a rainbow scavenger hunt and a craft station where visitors can create a custom pronoun pin.

Puppets and Pride with Bob Baker Marionette Theater at The Academy Museum — June 7 and 28

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will see some small but fabulous friends perform a medley of songs from LGBTQIA+ icons to honor queer history on June 7 and 28. Celebrating love, self-acceptance and community, the show brings the marionettes to the stage to celebrate queer joy. The show is free with a ticket to the museum, students with a student ID are able to purchase tickets for $15.

Pride Movie Parties at Alamo Drafthouse — June 8, 14 and 18

Just a short train ride away from USC on the Metro E line at the Figueroa / 7th Metro stop, the Alamo Drafthouse in downtown L.A. will be hosting “movie parties” of queer cult classics. Each event will feature a live host rallying fans, and the theater is a dine-in, so feel empowered to eat down.

Join the Alamo Drafthouse on June 8 for a trip to Las Vegas, as the theatre will show “Showgirls” (1995). Included in the price of the ticket is a bag of pearls, nail stickers, glitter pasties and a spray bottle, because every showgirl needs props. 

On June 14 and 18, the theatre will screen “But I’m a Cheerleader” (2000). The swag bag for this screening will boast an orange-and-white pom-pom, a blue necktie, a hair clip, a Pride flag and a heart carabiner. 

While tickets are a little pricier at $26, the Alamo Drafthouse offers a discount for purchasing tickets in person with a student ID. Tickets are already going fast, so be sure to stop by and grab a seat before they sell out. With your purchase, you can also donate to benefit the Point Foundation, which supports LGBTQIA+ students.