• Save the Date: Santa Cruz Pride 50th Anniversary June 1, 2025

  • Santa Cruz lighthous surrounded by cement tumblers

    Thank you to our Santa Cruz Community for an amazing 2024 Pride!

  • Save the date: Queerlantis 2025–May 30 or 31

Pride Events

Pride Festival 12pm–4pm

2024 Grand Marshals

Elaine Johnson

We are thrilled to introduce you to Elaine Johnson, a driving force within our community. As President of the Santa Cruz NAACP and Executive Director of Housing Santa Cruz County, Elaine embodies the spirit of diverse and compassionate leadership. Read more….

Pat Dellin

Introducing Pat Dellin, a dedicated leader within our community. As a Community Organizer and Former Diversity Center Board Member, Pat's commitment to preserving LGBTQ+ history and creating meaningful exhibits has left an indelible mark on our community. Read more…

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**2024 INFO**

49th Annual Santa Cruz Pride Parade viewing, info and map

Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 11:00 Am

(Slideshow Photos ©Batin Photography)

Cheer on our Grand Marshals, watch cheerleaders, listen to bands and view a wide variety of contingents making up the largest LGBTQ+ Pride parade on the Central Coast. The Santa Cruz Pride parade and festival celebrates the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning Plus) community in Santa Cruz County. The parade and festival is a safe and inclusive space for the queer community and their allies. You are welcome to be who you are and join the organizations, allies, supportive groups, churches, candidates, ensembles, performers, parents, children to show your pride, activism, enthusiasm and love.

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To provide a platform for visibility and celebration of the LGBTQ+ community.

Pride 2023

Welcome to the 48TH ANNUAL SANTA CRUZ PRIDE PARADE. Santa Cruz may be a small town but our pride is HUGE!! In fact, Pride Santa Cruz is the largest LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning Plus) Pride parade on the Central Coast. Thank you to Chelsea George for creating our 2023 video.

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  • Sponsor

    Make a difference today and support the LGBTQIA+ community by becoming a Rainbow, Gold, Silver, or Bronze sponsor.

  • Volunteer

    Volunteer for the parade, festival, or anytime during the year.

  • Shop

    Official Santa Cruz Pride merchandise is coming soon...