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2026 Long Beach Pride Parade

Long Beach Pride Parade Returns - Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 10 a.m. 

For the third consecutive year, the City of Long Beach will serve as the official host of the Long Beach Pride Parade, continuing its role in supporting one of Long Beach's most cherished traditions and celebrations of the LGBTQ+ community.

For decades, the Long Beach Pride Parade has been a staple of Long Beach and the Los Angeles region–attracting thousands of spectators and participants each year. Now in its 43rd year, it will feature more than 100 participating organizations, business and stakeholder groups showcasing a variety of vibrant and engaging floats and displays.

The parade will commence at Ocean Boulevard and Lindero Avenue and travel along iconic stretches of Ocean Boulevard and Alamitos Avenue in Downtown.

Grand Marshals
The City and Long Beach Pride proudly present the following 2026 grand marshals:

  • Celebrity Grand Marshal – XB Valentine
  • Equality Icon Grand Marshal – Fiona Ma, California State Treasurer
  • Pride Progress Grand Marshal – Austin Metoyer
  • Marilyn Barlow Grand Marshal – Scott Kaske (Dolly Levi)
  • Robert Crow Grand Marshal – Bill Sive
  • Judith Doyle Grand Marshal – Ellie Perez
  • Bryan "Whitey" Littlefield Community Bridge Building Grand Marshal – Mark Ramos
  • "Morris Knight" Political Grand Marshal – Keir Jones
  • Dr. Robert Garcia Youth Grand Marshal – Helena Donato-Sapp
  • Media Grand Marshal – Enrique Chiabra (Telemundo)
  • Media Grand Marshal – Annabelle Sedano (NBC4)

Street and Parking Impacts
There will be no parking from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. on:

  • Ocean Boulevard from Redondo to Atlantic Avenues.
  • Immediate side streets on the north and south sides of Ocean Boulevard from Redondo to Atlantic Avenues.

The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic during designated times from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m.:

  • 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Ocean Boulevard between Redondo and Lindero, including side streets on the north and south side of Ocean Boulevard.
  • 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Shoreline Drive between Ocean Boulevard and Shoreline Village Drive.
  • 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Ocean Boulevard between Lindero and Atlantic, including all side streets on the north and south side of Ocean Boulevard.
  • 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Alamitos Avenue between Ocean Boulevard and Broadway.
For more Pride related activities across the City of Long Beach, visit the Visit Long Beach Pride Weekend Page.

May 15 - City's statement regarding the 2026 Pride Festival. 
May 16 - City statement regarding 2026 Pride Festival Updates and Pride Activities

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