WeHo Pride West Hollywood 2023

WeHo Pride, West Hollywood 2023

WeHo Pride is held on the first weekend in June each year, kicking off a month-long series of LGBTQ+ celebrations.

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

WeHo Pride

• West Hollywood has hosted Los Angeles’ annual Pride celebration for over four decades. In 2022 WeHo created its own unique pride event in honour of the LGBTQ+ community; the celebration returns in 2023 with an even more extensive program of events.
• WeHo Pride is held in West Hollywood Park and N. San Vicente Blvd and features a Pride Street Fair, a free Pride stage program, a spectacular pride parade, a 40-day Arts Festival and the OutLoud Music concerts.

West Hollywood Pride Parade

• Sunday 4th June-  The City of West Hollywood’s Pride Parade steps off at noon and makes its way along Santa Monica Boulevard, between Crescent Heights & Robertson, into the heart of the Rainbow District.
• Typically the parade kicks off at noon from Crescent Heights.
• Awaiting confirmation of route and time.
• Stay close to the pride park at the Kimpton La Peer Hotel with chic rooms, a heated outdoor pool and spacious rooms.

West Pride Street Fair

• June 2nd – June 4th – San Vicente & Robertson Blvds. between Santa Monica & Melrose, Friday: 4PM – 10PM Saturday & Sunday: 12PM – 10PM
• WEHO Pride Weekend includes an area that is free and open to the public adjacent to West Hollywood park.
• The Robertson Stage features three days of performances and celebrations.
• Enjoy a unique stay at the Hotel 850 SVB West Hollywood, set in a historical building featuring elegant rooms, complimentary breakfast and a “Superb” rating.

Outloud: Raising Voices Music Festival

• June 2nd – June 4th – WeHo Pride Weekend presents OUTLOUD: Raising Voices, an award-winning three-day LGBTQ concert series in West Hollywood Park Aquatic and Recreation Center.
• The concerts include a dynamic roster of rising and established Queer artists making their mark in music.
• Headliners, artist lineup, and ticket information to be confirmed.

Los Angeles Pride

• LA Pride moved its annual LGBTQ parade and celebrations out of West Hollywood in 2022. The event now takes place in Hollywood during the second weekend in June.
• Discover the best places to stay and play with our insider guide to Gay Los Angeles.

The WeHo Pride Arts Festival

• May 22nd – June 30th 2023 – 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, 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 in the world, nestled between Robertson and La Cienega on Santa Monica Blvd.
• The following WeHo bars host a week-long series of parties and events in the lead-up to the Pride celebrations, with many hosting special viewing parties on parade day.
• Stay close to WeHo’s gay bars at Le Parc at Melrose, a boutique hotel with spacious rooms and a beautiful rooftop pool.

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. It features four separate bars, a giant front patio and a 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 a superb rooftop pool.
• Chamberlain WeHo – Boutique, all-suite hotel steps from Sunset and Santa Monica.

Where to stay during WeHo Pride?

The following hotels are close to all of the gay bars and pride celebrations in West Hollywood:

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

Upgrade your Pride celebrations at the following luxury hotels:

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