Ā Christopher Street West AssociationĀ (CSW) ā the 501(c)3 nonprofit that has produced the iconicĀ LA PrideĀ celebration for more than 50 years ā announced today that global iconĀ Ricky MartinĀ will headlineĀ LA Pride in the Park, with additional artists to be unveiled. As the first openly gay Latin artist to take center stage at the highly-anticipated Pride event of the year, this marks Martin's first-ever headliner Pride performance. LA Pride in the Park will return to theĀ Los Angeles State Historic ParkĀ onĀ Saturday, June 8. Across 20 acres and with a capacity for 25,000, LA Pride in the Park is one of the most sought-after and largest Official Pride concerts in the country. Additionally, the official theme for this yearās Pride season is āPower in Pride,ā which celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community's ability to live authentically.
General Admission and VIP Passes are now available to purchase atĀ lapride.org.Ā
āI am thrilled to be headlining LA Pride in the Park because it's an incredible opportunity to celebrate love, diversity, and equality,ā saidĀ Martin. āLA 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.ā
āWith his electrifying stage presence and chart-topping hits, Ricky Martin has long been an inspiration to millions around the world,ā saidĀ Gerald Garth, board president of CSW/LA Pride. āHis 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 āLivinā La Vida Locaā while beaming with Pride!āĀ