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May 4, 2023 | CSW Digital Team

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International Transgender Day of Visibility is a moment to recognize and uplift trans and gender expansive people in our community.

Visibility matters, and it has to be matched with care, safety, and real support 🏳️‍⚧️

That’s the intention behind LA Pride’s Trans Self-Care Sunday. Creating space for people to feel seen, supported, and connected to affirming resources and community.

The response this year, alongside our community partners, made it clear just how needed these spaces truly are 🫶

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We are now accepting applications for the 2026 and 56th Annual LA Pride Parade and Pride Village!

Details and link to apply can be found on our website (link in bio).

Deadline to submit is April 24 🌈

#lapride #risewithpride #pride2026 #pridefestival #prideparade

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Announcing our 2026 LA Pride Parade Grand Marshals!

Celebrity Grand Marshal:
Jeff Hiller is an Emmy-winning actor and comedian, honored in 2025 with the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy for his portrayal as “Joel” on HBO’s Somebody Somewhere. He recently guest starred on Pluribus for Apple TV+, is a recurring character on Stumble for NBC, as well as Hiro Murai’s upcoming series for Apple TV+, Widow’s Bay. Recently, Jeff was announced for a special guest star role in Elsbeth Season 3.

Community Grand Marshal:
Mia F Yamamoto is a transgender LA-based criminal defense attorney and highly lauded LGBTQ+ civil rights activist. Born in the Poston War Relocation Center, a Japanese-American internment camp during World War II, Yamamoto attended Cal State University, and served in the U.S. Army, where she was awarded a National Defense Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign and Service Medals.

Legacy Grand Marshal:
Shirley “Ms. Shirley” Raines (1967-2026) was a humanitarian, activist, and the Founder of Beauty 2 the Streetz. Following the devastating loss of her young son, Raines channeled her grief into a lifelong mission of service, becoming a transformative figure in Los Angeles’ Skid Row community - where she was affectionately known by her followers and “Kings and Queens” as “Ms. Shirley.”

The 56th Annual LA Pride Parade will take place in Hollywood on Sunday, June 14.

#lapride #risewithpride #christopherstreetwest #miayamamoto #laprideparade

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This year’s theme, “Rise with Pride,” is both a celebration and a call forward. It reflects the resilience of a community that continues to rise through change, through challenge, and through collective growth.

As LA Pride enters its 56th year, the organization continues evolving from a single June celebration into a year-round institution rooted in service, access, and advocacy.

LA Pride 2026 Parade and Village will take place in Hollywood on Sunday, June 14.

#lapride #risewithpride #christopherstreetwest

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Fam!! We have an exclusive hook up for you! Use COMMUNITY26 for 15% off this Lambda Legal fundraiser. They are fighting for our rights. We should help them help us!!

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Love looks like community. 💖

This Valentine’s Day, join us for ATTUNE by @nowart_la, a free, family-friendly sound and light art experience happening across LA County, including Barnsdall Art Park.

As part of our Pride 365 programming, LA Pride is proud to uplift experiences that center queer artists, creativity, and love in all its forms. ATTUNE features powerful work by:
✨ Sarah Rara @raraspeaks
✨ Claire Rousay @clairerousay
✨ L. Frank
✨ Carmina Escobar @carminaescobar

Come with a partner, friends, family, or solo. Bring a blanket, get comfortable, and spend the evening wrapped in art, light, sound, and togetherness. And make sure to stop by the LA Pride table to say hello!

📍Barnsdall Art Park
📆 Valentine’s Day · February 14
🚗 Public transportation or rideshare recommended
⏰ 4:30–7:30 PM
🎟️ Free (RSVP encouraged, link in bio)

#LAPride #Pride365 #ATTUNE #QueerArtists #NXTArt

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Black history is inherently queer history. From civil rights to culture to community care, Black LGBTQ+ leaders have historically been at the forefront of change.

For their February Family Issue, THE FIGHT Magazine @thefightmag features LA Pride Board President Lawrence Carroll @lawrenceccarroll, sharing his journey as a Black gay father and family man, and leader helping evolve LA Pride from a moment into a movement, and into a year-round institution rooted in community, visibility, and impact.

📖 Read the full story — link in bio.

📸: @alex_shoots_la

#BlackHistoryMonth #QueerHistory #LAPride #Pride365

About LA Pride and Christopher Street West

LA Pride Parade & Festival is located each year on Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028, on the second weekend in June.

Christopher Street West Association Inc. (CSW) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that produces the LA Pride Parade & Festival events, and hosts, supports or sponsors other LGBTQ+ events and community programs throughout the year.

Our EIN is 95-3736454

CSW’s mailing address is:

Christopher Street West Association Inc

c/o Entertainment Management Inc

215 W. Alameda Avenue, Suite 204

Burbank, CA 91502