PRIDE Month
June marks the celebration of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) Pride Month. Old Pasadena joins in the celebration with a reminder that TOGETHER WE SHINE and that we embrace diversity and inclusivity in our community! All are welcome!
The City of Pasadena celebrates throughout June with a variety of virtual programs and workshops for teens and adults as well as free take-and-make creative crafts and events for all ages. The City of Pasadena holds the Progress Pride Flag raising ceremony in front of City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, on Thursday, June 2, at 12:30 pm. The flag was designed by non-binary artist Daniel Quasar and made by San Diego-based Pride Flag SD, the first Queer-owned flag company.
LGBTQ Resources
Pasadena City College - Pride Center
The Pride Center celebrates diversity, fosters inclusion, and promotes equality!
San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ Center
Provides support groups, community events, resources, and more for queer and trans folks across the San Gabriel Valley.
LA Pride 2025, featuring the official LA Pride Parade on Sunday, June 8, includes various events and much more, all month long. LA Pride is more than a parade and a party in June. Pride means supporting each other, giving back, and taking care of our community. LA Pride 2025 features a vibrant 55th Annual LA Pride Parade on Sunday, June 8, with Grand Marshals including Vanguard Grand Marshals Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts, Celebrity Grand Marshal Andrew Rannells, and Community Grand Marshals TrinoxAdam.
Los Angeles LGBT Center
Since 1969 the Los Angeles LGBT Center has cared for, championed, and celebrated LGBT individuals and families in Los Angeles and beyond. Today the Center's nearly 800 employees provide services for more LGBT people than any other organization in the world, offering programs, services, and global advocacy that span four broad categories: Health, Social Services and Housing, Culture and Education, Leadership and Advocacy.
The City of Pasadena joins communities across the nation in recognizing LGBTQIA+ Pride Month throughout June. Pride Month honors the 1969 Stonewall Uprising and celebrates the ongoing efforts toward equal justice and opportunity for LGBTQIA+ Americans. The uprising at the Stonewall Inn in New York City was a pivotal moment in the movement to end discriminatory laws and practices against LGBTQIA+ people. Today, Pride Month is observed with parades, events, and memorials, acknowledging the resilience, contributions, and impact of LGBTQIA+ individuals worldwide.
To commemorate this month, the City is proud to offer a series of inclusive and engaging programs for community members.
Featured Events
Pride Month Flag Raising
Monday, June 2 • 12:30 p.m. • Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave.
Mayor Victor M. Gordo and the City Council invite you to attend the City of Pasadena's Pride Flag Raising. Wear colorful attire and participate in our community rainbow.
Queer Ecology
Saturday, June 14 • 3 p.m. • Hill Avenue Branch Library, 55 S. Hill Ave.
Join Certified California Naturalist Jason Wise for an engaging exploration of Queer Ecology. Reconnect with nature through a lens of diversity and inclusion. Includes a short nature walk. For ages 18+.
Register: CityOfPasadena.Libwizard.com/f/Queer_Ecology_2025
Love, Loud & Proud! Celebration
Saturday, June 21 • 6–9 p.m. • Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave.
Celebrate with live entertainment, crafts, face painting, and more! Enjoy family-friendly fun and connect with local LGBTQIA+ organizations. Free admission; food available for purchase.
Book Talks
Pasadena Readers: Middlesex
Monday, June 16 • 3 p.m. • Santa Catalina Branch Library, 999 E. Washington Blvd.
Join a lively discussion of Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides.
Online Book Group: Fairest
Saturday, June 21 • 10:30 a.m. • Zoom
Discuss Fairest by Meredith Talusan in our virtual book group. For ages 50+.
Register: CityOfPasadena.net/Library/Calendar/
Crafts
Heart Felt Pride Garland
Thursday, June 12 • 2:30 p.m. • Santa Catalina Branch Library
Create a colorful garland of felt hearts. For ages 0–12 and their caregivers.
Craft with Pride
Tuesday, June 17 • 11:30 a.m. • Jefferson Branch Library, 1500 E. Villa St.
Enjoy a variety of creative stations including rainbow bracelet making and suncatchers. For ages 0–18 and their caregivers.
Pride Crafternoon: Making Memories Mobile
Saturday, June 28 • 3 p.m. • Hill Avenue Branch Library
Make a photo mobile to capture your Pride Month memories.
Take & Make Crafts
Rainbow Heart Collage
Monday, June 2 • While supplies last • Hastings Branch Library
Use recycled materials to create a vibrant rainbow heart collage.
Reserve a kit: CityOfPasadena.LibWizard.com/f/Rainbow_Heart
Melted Crayon Rainbow Art
Monday, June 2 • 10 a.m.–6 p.m. • Villa Parke Branch Library
Make rainbow canvas art inspired by Red: A Crayon’s Story. For ages 10+.
Storytime
Rainbow Families Storytime
Friday, June 6 • 10:30 a.m. • Hill Avenue Branch Library
Celebrate LGBTQIA+ families with stories, crafts, and indoor/outdoor play. For ages 4–8 and their families.
All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Stay connected to the City of Pasadena! Visit us online at CityOfPasadena.net; follow us on Twitter at @PasadenaGov, and Instagram and Facebook at @CityOfPasadena; or call the City Service Center Monday through Friday during business hours at (626) 744-7311.
