WeHo Pride West Hollywood 2022

WeHo Pride, West Hollywood 2022

WeHo Pride, the inaugural edition, will take place on the first weekend in June, creating a world-class, destination event to mark the official kick-off to LGBTQ+ Pride Month globally. The city has played host for Los Angeles’ annual Pride celebration for over four decades. This year the city of West Hollywood creates its own unique programming in honor of the LGBTQ+ community.

• Visiting for WeHo Pride? Stay at the Andaz WEHO for epic views, hot guests and great after parties.

WeHo Pride Weekend

• Friday, June 2nd to Sunday, June 5, 2022 – WeHo Pride celebrations will include a diverse array of LGBTQ+ community groups as part of visibility, expression, and celebration.
• WeHo Pride will take place in the area of West Hollywood Park and N. San Vicente Blvd and feature designated spaces for community groups, live events and more.

West Hollywood Pride Parade

• Sunday, June 5, 2022 –  The City of West Hollywood’s Pride Parade will step-off at noon on and will make its way along Santa Monica Boulevard; locations specifics will be announced in the coming weeks.

Outloud: Raising Voices Music Festival

• WeHo Pride Weekend will also feature OUTLOUD: Raising Voices, the award-winning three-day LGBTQ concert series produced by JJLA. Headliners, artist lineup, and ticket information to be confirmed.

Los Angeles Pride

• In 2020, CSW announced that LA Pride would move its annual LGBTQ parade and celebrations out of West Hollywood. A new location has not yet been confirmed, and LA Pride is scheduled for June 10 to 12th.

The WeHo Pride Arts Festival

• WeHo Pride LGBTQ Arts Festival (formerly known as the One City One Pride LGBTQ Arts Festival) will take place for 40 days from Harvey Milk Day on Sunday, May 22, 2022, to Thursday, June 30, 2022, at various locations throughout the City of West Hollywood with some online programs.

Gay WeHo

West Hollywood is one of the most famous gay neighbourhoods globally, nestled between Robertson and La Cienega on Santa Monica Blvd. Even though WeHo pride plans are still in the early development phase, you can be sure the following bars will be ready to party when Pride makes its way through the streets of Boystown.

Drink

• The Bayou – Home to great late-night happy hours. Small bar but with a party atmosphere and a great jumping-off point.
• Trunks – Tiny Bar, easy to get to, in the heart of WeHo with a laid back vibe and great tequila shots.
• Hi Tops – Delicious cocktails and a high school theme with lots of hot guys. Hosts a busy Tuesday night trivia.
• Revolver – Classic gay bar with all the trimmings, hot dancers and sexy bar staff, always busy.
• Mother Lode – Dive bar famous for its very strong drinks. Quite cruisy.
• Beaches Weho – Busy, happy hour and large booths, perfect if you are with a group of friends.

Dine Out & Drink

• Saint Felix – Chilled gay-friendly place to hang out, catch a bite to eat, and people watch on the patio.
• Hamburger Mary’s – Bottomless mimosas, drag queen bingo; Hamburger Mary’s is your Sunday Funday destination.
• Rocco’s WeHo – Huge wrap around patio with a classic menu & drinks offered in a lively, industrial spot and complete with a day menu for your furry friend!

Dance

• The Abbey Food & Bar – The most famous gay bar in the world? Quite possibly. Features 4 separate bars, giant front patio and multi-level dancefloor. Delicious Sunday brunch.
• Mickys – Home to the famous 4 am weekend happy hour – This is where boys go to have fun, dance and get drunk
• The Chapel at the Abbey – Home to lots of circuit gay boys, gets busy from early on. Next door to its famous sister bar.

Sleep

• The 1 West Hollywood – Eco friendly design hotel right on the strip, just steps from the bars and clubs.
• Pendry West Hollywood – Modern, glamorous yet full of history with superb rooftop pool.
• Chamberlain WeHo – Boutique, all-suites hotel steps from Sunset and Santa Monica.

There are some amazing hotels in Los Angeles at prices to fit every budget, but remember Los Angeles is very big so unless you want to hire a car it is better to stay as close to the gay bars and the pride event as possible, to this end the hotel we have chosen hotels that do just that,

Where to stay during WeHo Pride?

Sunset Marquis Hotel,    Petit Ermitage,    Le Parc Suite Hotel,    Best Western

If fancy treating yourself and you don’t mind taxis or intend to hire a car then consider the following:

The Beverly Hills Hotel,    L’Ermitage Beverly Hills    The Peninsula Beverly Hills