Santa Cruz Pride Parade and Festival

Cheer on our Grand Marshals, watch cheerleaders, listen to bands and view a wide variety of contingents making up the largest LGBTQ+ Pride parade on the Central Coast. We thank the “NorCal Pride Band” made up of high school musicians from throughout Santa Cruz County and Santa Cruz High School Band Director Christy Latham for making this happen. 

The Santa Cruz Pride parade and festival celebrates the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning Plus) community in Santa Cruz County. The parade and festival is a safe and inclusive space for the queer community and their allies.  You are welcome to be who you are and join the organizations, allies, supportive groups, churches, candidates, ensembles, performers, parents, children to show your pride, activism, enthusiasm and love.

The parade starts at 11am at the intersection of Cathcart St. and Pacific Ave. We will then travel down Pacific Ave., into downtown to Church Street. Following the parade, join us at the Festival takes over downtown on Cooper Street, Pacific Ave., Front St., Abbott Square and in the MAH (free admission, art project for youth and the young at heart). Visit our festival page for a full line up of booths and entertainment. All FREE until 4pm!!

The annual festival takes place on the streets of downtown Santa Cruz. Nonprofit and for-profit groups set up booths and provide information about their organizations, programs and merchandise. Entertainment takes place throughout the streets and on stages throughout the festival. For more information about festival booths, contact: booths@santacruzpride.org.

 

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The parade starts at the intersection of Cathcart St. and Pacific Ave. We will then travel down Pacific Ave., into downtown to Church Street. Following the parade, join us at the Festival takes over downtown on Cooper Street, Pacific Ave., Front St., Abbott Square and in the MAH (free admission, art project for youth and the young at heart).

Downtown Santa Cruz, 725 Front Street, 95060, View Map