Livermore Pride To Return This Weekend: Drag Show, Dog Parade, More

LIVERMORE, CA — Organizers revealed the lineup for the third annual Livermore Pride Festival Saturday.

The festival seeks to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and will feature activities for families and all ages.

The festival will take place from noon to 5 p.m. at Carnegie Park at 2155 Third Street. The festival is the main event of the weekend, but other offerings will take place Friday and Sunday.

This marks the first in-person Livermore Pride Festival since the 2019 event, which drew thousands from the Bay Area, Central Valley and Sacramento area, organizers said. The 2020 event was held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic.

While most Pride events are held during June — LGBTQ+ Pride Month — organizers said Livermore Pride holds its event in October in honor of LGBTQ+ History Month.

"Ending isolation is one of our core tenets, and supporting our community with this annual festival is one of the best ways we can do that right now,” said Amy Rose, Livermore Pride executive director, in a statement. “It’s a way to support our community’s mental and physical health during what has been a devastating pandemic, and begin healing through cheer and joy.”

Guests are asked to get vaccinated and wear masks unless eating or drinking.

Here's what to expect, according to Livermore Pride.

Friday, Oct. 15

• An adults-only burlesque event from local entrepreneur Nadia Breiz. Get tickets.

Saturday, Oct. 16

• Local food and drink vendors.
• Live performances from local artists, including:
  • A CHEER SF show.
  • Drag show with performers Charity Kase and Ava LaShay.
  • A "Proudest Pup" dog show.
• Wares and services from dozens of businesses owned by or in alliance with LGBTQ+ individuals.
• Arts and crafts.
• Lawn games.
• A section featuring local nonprofits and other community services and organizations "tailored to support a strong, healthy, and engaged community."

Sunday, Oct. 17

• The "Batch Maker's Market" at Carnegie Park from local entrepreneur Nadia Breiz.