​How To Celebrate Pride Month In And Around RSM

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA — Pride Month starts Sunday and continues through June, with several ways in Orange County to participate in the celebration of LGBTQ culture, rights and identity.

Among them is the annual Orange County Pride, taking place at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa on Saturday, Sept. 27.

Other Pride events taking place in the month of June include:

• June 1, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Bingo Brunch with Endora, Laguna Beach.

"Celebrate Pride Month. Delicious brunch offerings, artisan cocktails, and plenty of Champs! Reservations Required @ Mozambique 1740 S. Coast Highway Laguna Beach, CA 92651Laguna Beach Pride 365."

• June 3, 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. — Be Bold. Be Proud: A Pride Style Celebration, Irvine.

"Celebrate Pride in style! Find your perfect look for the parade or any Pride event at our boutique. Pride isn't just about fashion-it's about self-love, authenticity, and caring for your mental well-being. Join us for a day of fashion, fun, and affirming the power of being true to yourself! 17942 Sky Park Circle, Suite G Irvine, CA 92614 Radiant Health."

• June 3, 7:30 p.m. — Drag Queen Bingo, Lake Forest.

"First Tuesday every month. Drag Queen Bingo.Our Place, 24301 Muirlands Boulevard, Lake Forest St, California 92630, (949) 588-7522 Our Place Lake Forest Drag Queen Bingo."

• June 6, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. — Lip Sync Battle.

"What are you doing on June 6th? Don’t pass up your chance to compete for a cash prize or cheer on your new favorite artist at our Lip Sync Battle from 7-10pm. Tickets are live NOW!! This event promises to be a night of joy and unity, all while raising crucial funds to support our 10th Annual Trans Pride OC. Visit the Linktree in @TransitionsOC bio or DM @TransitionsOC for a direct link to buy your tickets before they sell out.LGBTQ Center OC."

• June 7, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. — Fullerton Pride Festival, Fullerton.

""Be You: Fullerton Pride Fest – Stronger Together" celebrates the power of individuality and unity within the LGBTQ+ community. This year, we embrace the beauty of being unapologetically yourself, while standing united in love, acceptance, and strength. At Fullerton Pride Fest, we come together to honor our diverse identities, amplify our voices, and support one another in the fight for equality. Let your true colors shine and stand strong with us.Fullerton Pride."

For the full run-down on Orange County Pride events,visit GayOrangeCounty.com.

Pride Month occurs during June in deference to the Stonewall Uprising, a tipping point in the struggle for equality among people who identify as LGBTQ. New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar, in the early morning hours of June 28, 1969. Such raids were common, but patrons fought back, resulting in days of violent clashes across Greenwich Village.

The observance started as Gay Pride Day on the last Sunday in June but soon grew to the point that June calendars around the world became packed with Pride parades, parties, workshops, symposiums and concerts.