Venice To Host Inaugural Pride Parade On Boardwalk

VENICE, CA — Venice is about to get loud and proud.

The Venice Pride Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, bringing music, food, parties and pride to Venice Beach.

"This year we're expanding the celebration to the Venice Beach Recreation Center to bring you the best that L.A. has to offer when it comes to food, live entertainment, and fun activities for anyone ages 1 to 100," organizers said.

For a total of $40, visitors can buy general admission passes to both days of the festival. Tickets will cover admission to a series of concerts and DJ sets at the Venice Beach Recreation Center at 1800 Ocean Front Walk in Venice. See here to purchase general admission tickets for either Saturday, Sunday or both.

Sets include performances by Joella Perry, Black Charmed, DJ Mez, Joella Perry, and many more. For a full list of performers, visit venicepride.org.

Visitors 21 and older will be able to attend the GayWatch party, which takes place at the rec center from noon to 10 p.m.

On Sunday, for the first time ever, an LGBTQ+ Pride Parade will take place on the Venice Boardwalk on Sunday from 11 to 1.

Tickets are also still on sale for the Light Up The Night For Equality viewing party, which takes place at the Hotel Erwin’s rooftop lounge Friday night from 7-10. From up high, guests will be able to witness the premiere and illumination of Yvette Mattern’s Global Rainbow laser installation that will paint the entire coastline rainbow.

General admission costs $20, but for $100, revelers will be treated to two premium Bacardi cocktails, a meet and greet with Yvette Mattern, and a special reserved viewing area for the Global Rainbow lighting ceremony.

See here to purchase tickets.