There are tons of Pride events around L.A. County in June. Here’s our running list of local Prides each weekend and practical tips to help you enjoy them.
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LGBTQ+ Events Coming Up
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June 1 | JADE
- What: A dance party — centered for BIPOC and transgender folks — playing cumbia, perreo, afrobeats, amapiano and tropical sounds. (Note: Later in the evening, the event will have a pop-up stripping element.)
- Cost: $20 (details)
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June 4 l JQ International's Pride Brunch
- What: An event for LGBTQ+ jewish people and allies to enjoy a meal while getting a bird's eye view of the West Hollywood Pride Parade.
- Cost: $25 (details)
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June 16 | Juneteenth QTPOC Celebration
- What: A Juneteenth celebration put on by the SoCal Club and Center South (from the L.A. LGBT Center) for a day of free food, games and entertainment in South L.A. The event will have a ballroom dance competition.
- Cost: Free (details)
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