The countdown is on! Long Beach PrideTM tickets are officially on sale for the 42nd Annual Long Beach PrideTM Festival, set to take place on May 17th and 18th, 2025. As the first major Pride event of the season, the Long Beach PrideTM Festival is ready to kick off a summer of love, unity, and celebration for the LGBTQ+ community.

This year’s theme, “The Power of Community,” reflects the strength, diversity, and resilience of the LGBTQ+ family in Long Beach and beyond. From vibrant live performances to immersive art, cultural showcases, and interactive zones, this year’s festival promises an unforgettable weekend for all.

While the City of Long Beach now leads the planning of the Pride Parade, the Long Beach PrideTM organization remains fully focused on delivering a dynamic and inclusive festival experience at the heart of the city’s celebration.

2025 Festival Highlights Include: Music & Performance Line-Up

More names to come soon — stay tuned!

MegaWoof – DJs and GoGo Dancers bringing the heat to Stage 2
Mamboson – Beloved Latinx band returning for another crowd-rocking performance
Radio Royalty – 80s/90s live band featured on the Founders Stage
Secret Service Presents: The Takeover – Latinx/Dance/Hip-Hop extravaganza
Drag Show Extravaganza – Featuring America’s most dynamic Drag Queens from Jewels Productions
Ballroom Dance-Off – Vogue the house down with The House of Long Beach
Festival Zones & Experiences
Founders Stage – Live bands, drag, dance battles, and community energy
Hip Hop Stage – Featuring the best of local DJ talent
EDM Tent: The Fairies’ Dance Area – Electronic beats and glowing vibes by The Galactivators
Queer Country – DJ Rick, The Wranglers dance group and line dancing
Teen Pride – A safe affirming space for teens 17 and under to celebrate their fabulous self
TransVisibility – Highlighting the transgender community through art
Art & Culture – Immersive installations and cultural showcases
Food & Drink – Food trucks, picnic areas, and themed bar spaces presented by Broken Spirits
Health Hub – Free testing, wellness info, and community orgs including APAIt, Bienestar, APLA, and the Long Beach Health Department
Recovery & Support Spaces – On-site NA/AA meetings for guests in recovery
Craft & Info Booths – Nonprofits, local makers, and LGBTQ+ vendors
NBC4 and Telemundo 52 are proud to return as official media partners for the third year in a row. Audiences can tune in to special live coverage of the parade on NBCLA.com, Telemundo52.com, the NBCLA and Telemundo 52 mobile apps, or via the stations’ 24/7 local news streaming channels: NBC Los Angeles News and Telemundo Noticias California.

More exciting initiatives and performances will be unveiled in the coming weeks. Keep an eye out for updates — including the announcement of this year’s headliner — by visiting longbeachpride.com/festival or following Long Beach PrideTM on social media.

Chuey Martinez