Pride Events All Year Long

Join Us In Pride

SC Pride hosts free and paid events. The parade and festival are always free while events leading up to the parade may include a cost to cover expenses. SC Pride seeks to break even with each event, keeping the cost of events to a minimum.

Human Spell Out
May
31

Human Spell Out

Join Us to Spell “RESIST!!” on the Beach – May 31st.

We’re creating a human banner on the beach, spelling out the word RESIST!, with each letter represented by a different rainbow color and outlining it with a ring of people. Once everyone is in place, we’ll take aerial photographs of the banner that we'll spread far and wide! This is a fun, family-friendly event and an impactful way to protest - invite your friends!

Main beach in front of the Big Dipper area.

How to Participate:

Volunteers forming the letters will wear the designated color for their letter.

Everyone else is encouraged to dress however they like — this is Santa Cruz, so bring the tie-dye!

Sign up to wear a specific color under a letter here: http://bit.ly/4iSUb2S

Sponsored by Indivisible Santa Cruz County

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Pride Week: Celebrate Yourself Youth Pride
Jun
1

Pride Week: Celebrate Yourself Youth Pride

Celebrate Yourself at the 50th Anniversary of Santa Cruz Pride! Join other middle, high school and college youth for a fun Youth Pride event designed just for YOU! Whether you're looking to connect with others, express yourself, or just have a blast, this is the space to be. Expect food, music, art, fun activities, drag shows, and a whole lot of love and support. It's your time to shine and show the world your true colors. June 1 from 2-4pm at the 418 Project in Downtown Santa Cruz. Let's make this Pride unforgettable! #YouthPride #CelebrateYourself #50YearsofSantaCruzPride

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Paradox Pool Party
Jun
1

Paradox Pool Party

Welcome to the Endless Pride Pool Party: The Official 50th Anniversary SC Pride After Party! Get ready to celebrate in style at the Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection. Join us on Sunday, June 1st, for a day filled with music, dancing, and fun by the pool. Let's keep the pride festivities going with a vibrant atmosphere and great company. Don't miss out on this epic event to commemorate 50 years of SC Pride! See you there!

Hosted by Rogue Roulette with poolside beats by DJ Nola Cruz. Complete with special guest appearances by a stunning lineup of endlessly fabulous drag performers!

Tickets Here.

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Art Utility Box Unveiling
Apr
28

Art Utility Box Unveiling

You’re invited to celebrate the artists who decorated 10 different utility boxes around Santa Cruz in honor of the 50th Anniversary of Santa Cruz Pride.

11am - Program in the parking lot near The Bagelry at Seabright and Soquel Ave.

Park in the public parking lot at Soquel and Benito, near the Diversity Center, and walk over.

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