Alaska to Headline LA Pride Village

Los Angeles, CA – June 4, 2025 – Christopher Street West Association (CSW), the 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has produced the historic LA Pride celebration for more than 50 years, announced that ALASKA will headline this year’s musical event in the LA Pride Village on Sunday, June 8, with a viral duo 76TH STREET, and DIDI J, Laura Bryna, Julian King, and FUTCH all making their LA Pride debuts.

The lineup also features a slate of Los Angeles local LGBTQ performers, including Chanel Jolé, Binoy, Tony Pops, Debby Holiday, DJ Xssy, as well as DJs Bears in Space, and OtterPop.

The Community Stage programming will also feature a BALLROOM BATTLE featuring Houses Miyake Mugler, Ninja, and Gorgeous Gucci. Additional performers include Esther Anaya, Gay Freedom Band LA, Hollywood Fringe, and Taiwan Tourism, with DJs provide by iHeart Radio.

Pride Village is free and open to all, starting at 11AM, on Hollywood Blvd. between Argyle Ave. and Bronson Ave., adjacent to the LA Pride Parade for one full day of celebration. This year’s expanded programming features two stages of performances, over 80 local vendors and nonprofits, dozens of sponsor activations with giveaways and games, scores of food trucks and stalls, and two full-service bars for those 21 and over.

This year also marks the 55th anniversary of LA Pride, and to celebrate, June 28th has been officially declared “LA Pride – Christopher Street West Day” in Los Angeles by the County Board of Supervisors, with the support of Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath. This annual recognition honors LA Pride’s historic role as the world’s first permitted LGBTQ+ Pride parade—led by Christopher Street West—and celebrates the courage of Angelenos who have fought and continue to fight for LGBTQ+ rights.

“As part of this year’s celebration, we are making all of LA Pride’s programming free and accessible for all to enjoy on Parade Sunday,” said Gerald Garth, CSW Board President. “We are thrilled to welcome Alaska, and all the performers on Hollywood Boulevard at LA Pride Village, where we will come together to honor and celebrate our community’s strength and resilience. We also thank the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath for declaring each June 28th “LA Pride – Christopher Street West Day,” a day that recognizes LA Pride’s vital place in LGBTQ+ history.”

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bout LA Pride: LA Pride is produced by Christopher Street West Association (CSW), the 501(c)(3) nonprofit that organized the world’s first permitted LGBT parade on June 28, 1970, to commemorate the Stonewall Riots in New York City the year prior. Today, CSW remains an active voice for the LGBTQ+ community of Greater Los Angeles. While best known for producing the original and iconic LA Pride Parade & Festival, CSW also organizes, sponsors or supports community events throughout the year, and works with its nonprofit, philanthropic, and community partners to serve the Pride community.