Uniting with Pride

Sunday, June 7th, 2026 | 11am

EST. 1975

Featured Events

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IllumiNight 2026 @ County Building
Jun 1
IllumiNight 2026 @ County Building

Join us for the second annual Rainbow Lighting of the County Building to kick off Pride month. Bring a flashlight or other colorful lights.

A Sapphic Jam Session
Jun 4
A Sapphic Jam Session

Mariposa Coffee Bar. Bring your voice or instrument or just come.

Town Clock Dance Party and Grand Marshal Introductions
Jun 5
Town Clock Dance Party and Grand Marshal Introductions

Town Clock Dance, DJ and Introductions of Grand Marshals

Queerlantis, Year 4: We Grow Stronger
Jun 6
Queerlantis, Year 4: We Grow Stronger

Purchase Tickets ($50-$100)

Queerlantis is a one-night "micro-festival" to kick off Pride Month and celebrate the queer community with friends and allies. Featuring Irene the Alien from RuPaul’s Drag Race.

More Info Here.

Interfaith Service: All Are Welcome
Jun 7
Interfaith Service: All Are Welcome

All are welcome to the Interfaith Pride Service.

Parade
Jun 7
Parade

More Parade Info Here

Entertainment: 2 Stages
Jun 7
Entertainment: 2 Stages

Entertainment Line Up Here

Paradox Pool Party
Jun 7
Paradox Pool Party

Tickets Here.

Youth Pride: High School and College
Jun 7
Youth Pride: High School and College

High School and College Youth. More Info Here.

Pride After Party
Jun 7
Pride After Party

Cat Alley. 1011 Pacific Ave.

Considering Matthew Shepard, An Oratorio
Jun 14
Considering Matthew Shepard, An Oratorio

A moving oratorio that honors and explores the life, death and legacy of Matthew Shepard. Also a benefit for the scholarship fund for queer youth across Santa Cruz County to be awarded in 2017.

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Follow Our Journey

We're so excited to welcome Irene the Alien to Queerlantis! She'll be speaking on a panel, performing, AND hanging out for a meet & greet. We also have an amazing lineup of performers, a vendors market, and drink lounge by The Neighbor's Pub.
Don't forget- our Pride night collaboration with the Neighbor's Pub is TOMORROW! We hope to see you there #SantaCruzPride2026 #CelebratePride
JUST ADDED For Pride Week!!! A Sapphic Jam Session at Mariposa Coffee Bar. Calling local musicians and vocalists. The mic is open and the stage is Ours. @anniesaxophone and @tibow_bass along with other local musicians will help set the Vibe~ Thursday
This is your friendly reminder to vote on June 2nd. Your vote matters, now more than ever! To celebrate, join us at Queerlantis on June 6 and our annual Pride Parade & Festival on June 7. Follow the link to find your closest voting center / bal

 Press Releases & News

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Irene the Alien Comes to Queerlantis on June 6
Irene the Alien Comes to Queerlantis on June 6

Read more about Ian Hill, also known professionally as Irene the Alien. Get tickets to Queerlantis on June 6.

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October Newsletter: LGBTQ+ History Month and SC Film Festival
October Newsletter: LGBTQ+ History Month and SC Film Festival

Read our October Newsletter here.

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An Unforgettable 50th Anniversary Pride Parade and Festival on June 1, 2025
An Unforgettable 50th Anniversary Pride Parade and Festival on June 1, 2025
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Indivisible Spell Out at the Beach included “No Going Back” on May 31
Indivisible Spell Out at the Beach included “No Going Back” on May 31
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Our Mission.

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

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About Us

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

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