RIDING THE WAVE OF PROGRESS

NO GOING BACK

50 Years of Santa Cruz Pride

EST. 1975

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Exhibit: Out of the Closet and Into the Streets
May 30
Exhibit: Out of the Closet and Into the Streets
Wild Wellness Hike With Pride
Jun 7
Wild Wellness Hike With Pride

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In celebration of our 50th anniversary, we are thrilled to feature our 2005 Grand Marshal, Curt Keyer, alongside a fabulous photo of 2005 Grand Marshal Maurice Carillo, who was well represented during the festivities while out of town. This year, we
Who says Pride is just for humans? 🐾These furry friends remind us that the best allies have four paws! ❤️🐶 Celebrating love, acceptance, and all our four-legged companions at Santa Cruz Pride! #SantaCruzPride #PawsitiveAllies 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
Sacramento Cheer Elite truly lit up the crowd with their electrifying performance! 🔥✨ Their energy and passion brought the festival to life! Who else felt the excitement? Let’s give it up for these amazing performers! 👏🌈 #SantaCruzPride #C
The energy was electric! ⚡️🌈 Spreading love and joy, one smile at a time! Who else felt the magic? #SantaCruzPride #50thAnniversary #NoGoingBack# Photo credit: @catcutillo for @lookoutsantacruz

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Our Mission.

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

NO GOING BACK

About Us

Santa Cruz Pride is the largest LGBTQ+ event in the Central Coast and the third oldest Pride Parade and Festival in California, attracting over 7,000 participants annually since 1975. Our 50th Anniversary is in 2025. We will be celebrating with our parade and festival on June 1, 2025 in downtown Santa Cruz.

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