PHOTOS: Pride is Universal 2023

June 8, 2023 | Universal Studios Hollywood

One of LA Pride’s most popular events, Pride is Universal welcomed thousands to our exclusive after-hours theme park party at Universal Studios Hollywood. Guests were treated to rides and attractions with no lines, and shops and restaurants staying open late just for us. We continued our tradition of presenting a free, world class drag revue hosted by Morgan McMichaels and starring RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni, and renowned lesbian DJ, Brynn Taylor, debuted a sizzling new dance act!

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this Pride season, we’re livin’ la vida loca! ❤️‍🔥 we’re proud to announce global superstar, multi-Grammy award winning artist, and Emmy-nominated actor, @ricky_martin, as our headliner for 2024’s LA Pride in the Park! 🌟

get ready to shake your bon-bon on June 8th at LA State Historic Park as we celebrate 54 years of LA Pride at the LA’s biggest nonprofit Pride event of the season! 🌈🎤

“I am thrilled to be headlining at LA Pride in the Park because it’s an incredible opportunity to celebrate love, diversity, and equality,” said Martin. “LA Pride is a testament to the power of community, the power of visibility, and the power of standing up for our rights. Being part of this vibrant community fills me with pride and purpose.” 💗

“With his electrifying stage presence and chart-topping hits, Ricky Martin has long been an inspiration to millions around the world,” said Gerald Garth, board president of LA Pride. “His participation in LA Pride in the Park goes beyond mere entertainment; it symbolizes a powerful affirmation of queer Latin identity and a celebration of diversity within the LGBTQ+ community. We cannot wait to be ‘Livin’ la Vida Loca’ while beaming with Pride!” 💜

🎫 tickets now on sale! General Admission and VIP Passes are available to purchase at lapride.org

💌 thank you to to our sponsors/partners for making LA Pride possible: @delta @nyxcosmetics @toyotausa @discoverla @corona @cocacola @paulmitchell @yahoo @abc7la @abc7community @iheartradio @1027kiisfm @kost1035fm @laistofficial @metrolosangeles @univision

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🚨🌈 LA Pride’s iconic after-hours party Pride Is Universal is back at Universal Studios Hollywood, with a limited discounted GA ticket price of $139! Enjoy the magic of when the park closes to the public at 10pm and you get to stay until 2am for the Pride-only after-hours experience with multiple DJ’s, dance areas, cash bars, 14 Universal characters, and enhanced lighting throughout the park! Plus the retail stores, select restaurants, rides, and attractions remain open just for us! Tix at link in bio!

Get ready to shine at the 54th Annual LA Pride Parade! 🌈 Join us on Sunday, June 9th as we strut down the streets in LA’s most iconic celebration of love, diversity, and unity. 💛 Plus, our friends @abc7la will be on the scene broadcasting LIVE to every corner of SoCal! 😎

🔗 Applications are open now until April 5th – hit our link in bio to become a part of history before spots fill up!

📸: @danapleasant

we celebrate an icon’s anniversary today! 👑 we’re forever obsessed with you, @mariahcarey 💕 thank you again for supporting our organization and community, we love you! 🦋

📸: @ashleyosborn

We’re in our countdown era 📆 June is coming up quick, and this year we’re celebrating the power and resilience of Pride! We draw power from our Pride and each other as we support one another, especially our drag, trans, and youth communities. 🏳️‍🌈

“Power means the ability to live authentically,” said LA Pride board president Gerald Garth. “The LGBTQIA+ community has long been united by the very same attribute that makes us unique, and that is what ‘Power in Pride’ reflects. In an especially contentious election year and time where we continue to face anti-LGBTQ legislation at the local and national levels, it’s an important reminder that by coming together, we can foster power and uplift the community through advocacy and celebration.”

✨ we can’t wait to celebrate with everyone in just a few months, here are a few important dates to save to your cal:

🌟 June 8th: LA Pride in the Park
🌟 June 9th: LA Pride Parade + Block Party
🌟 June 14th: Pride Night @ Dodgers
🌟 June 15th: Pride is Universal

🔔 be sure to turn our post notifications on so you don’t miss when our LA Pride in the Park lineup drops! 😉🎤

🏳️‍⚧️ join us for Trans Self-Care Sunday this weekend! 🌟 experience an empowering afternoon of gender-affirming beauty demos, giveaways, and more 🩵 let’s celebrate Trans visibility together!

🔗 FREE with RSVP at the link in bio

🌈 LA Pride planning is underway and we can’t wait to celebrate with you in June!

APPLICATIONS OPEN! 🌈 Be a part of the magic this June by applying to be in the LA Pride Parade, LA Pride Parade Block Party, and LA Pride In the Park! You can view more information and the applications at www.lapride.org. 🏳️‍🌈 Fun fact: did you know that Christopher Street West / LA Pride organized the world’s first permitted parade advocating for gay rights on June 28, 1970?

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