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Off Sunset festival is an afternoon street fair on Santa Monica Blvd with a leather and fetish vibe.
The Off Sunset Festival returns to Los Angeles And moves from its traditional March weekend to the first Sunday in June!
- Stay downtown, just 10-minutes from the party at the CitizenM hotel, rated “Excellent” by guests with stylish designer rooms with high-end amenities.
The Street Festival
- Next Edition – Awaiting date, typically the final Sunday in March – from noon until 7 pm.
- The Off Sunset Festival and the Los Angeles Leather Street Fair is organised by the Off Sunset Association, a group of individuals who live, work and play in the Silverlake area.
- The festival aims to support beautification, art and youth programs with an emphasis on the LGBT community.
- Stay close to the festival and the pool party at Gold-Diggers, rated “Wonderful” by guests with stylish designer rooms and high-end amenities.
The Program
- Live Bands & DJs – Shows kick off at noon with acts performing every hour.
- The festival spans more than half a mile along Santa Monica Boulevard and attracts over 10,000 visitors.
- Enjoy Gourmet food trucks and Ice-cold beer and specialty drinks.
- Shop for artisan jewelry, fine art and furniture from a range of vendors
- Plus! Lots of Leather gear ~ and YES, a clothing check so you can wear your gear at the event.
- Off Sunset Festival takes place during the final weekend of the Los Angeles Leather Pride.
- Visiting for the fair? Check out the top hotels closest to Silver Lake and the Sunset Festival.
The Venue
- The festival takes place on Santa Monica Blvd from Hoover to Sunset from 12pm to 7pm.
- West Hollywood’s Santa Monica Boulevard is one of the most vibrant stretches of street on the West Coast. With its own singular identity and vivacious main street character, the Boulevard is known for inclusivity and a fierce, out-and-proud attitude.
- Stay 15 minutes drive from the street fair at The Hampton Inn & Suites Los Angeles, rated “Fabulous” by guests with an indoor pool, modern gym and great rates.
The After Party
- Awaiting Dates – Justin David, John Piampiano and Hunter Fox co-produce an epic event known as Meat Rack, Off the Hook after the Sunset Festival. It also coincides with the end of LA Leather Pride.
Silver Lake
- Most of the post-Sunset festival after parties take place in nearby Silver Lake, less than 7-mins drive from the festival.
- Steeped in history, the LGBTQ community of Silver Lake is one that has remarkably transformed over the years, from a place where same-sex couples could be arrested and beaten for just embracing their partners, to one that now has an entire street festival dedicated to celebrating who we are.
- Whether you’re into leather or club kids, Madonna-Summer mash-up nights or classic disco, lounging or sweating on the dance floor, there’s a place for you in Silver Lake
Popular Bars
- The Black Cat, 3909 W. Sunset Blvd. Silver Lake – Upscale American gastropub in a historic location related to the LGBTQ civil rights movement.
- 33 Taps Silver Lake, 3725 W. Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake – Expansive sports bar provides pub grub, more than 30 brews on tap & big screens beaming games.
- Eagle LA, 4219 Santa Monica Blvd., Silver Lake – Long-standing gay hot spot caters to a leather-wearing crowd, with cheap beer nights & DJs.
- Akbar, 4356 Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake – Lively, gay-friendly bar with an unpretentious vibe, tiny dance floor & well-stocked jukebox. Know for it’s casual atmosphere, cheap, strong drinks and dancing on weekends.
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The following hotels are close to West Hollywood and a short ride to the festival:
Sunset Marquis Hotel, Petit Ermitage, Le Parc Suite Hotel, Best Western
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