2025 Long Beach Pride Parade
The City of Long Beach will serve as the official host for the 2025 Long Beach Pride Parade for the second consecutive year, ensuring the longstanding and cherished event continues for 2025. The City, along with the Port of Long Beach and Council District Two, are co-sponsors of this year’s parade.
The parade has been a staple of Long Beach and the LA region for decades, attracting thousands of spectators and participants each year. The 42nd annual parade will take place on Sunday, May 18, commence at Ocean Boulevard and Lindero Avenue and travel along iconic stretches of Ocean Boulevard and Alamitos Avenue in Downtown. Led by the grand marshals, Long Beach Pride Parade will feature a variety of participating organizations, business and stakeholder groups showcasing vibrant and engaging floats and displays.
Businesses and community organizations interested in participating in the parade can submit an entry application now through Friday, May 9, 2025. There is no entry fee to participate in the parade.
The City proudly presents the following 2025 grand marshals:
- Morris Knight Political Grand Marshal – Second District Councilwoman Cindy Allen
- Whitey Littlefield Community Bridge Building Grand Marshal – Carolyn Caldwell
- Robert Crow Grand Marshal and Celebrity Grand Marshal – Jennifer Kumiyama
- Marilyn Barlow Grand Marshal – founding members of It’s a Drag to Give Debra Kahookele, Josie Quiros, Rocio Rached and Isa Rached, who sadly passed away on Jan. 2, 2025
- Judith Doyle Grand Marshal – Pastor Tony Carreras from Christ Chapel Long Beach
- Dr. Robert Garcia Youth Grand Marshal – Alex Malleis-Sternberg
The parade will coincide with the Long Beach Pride Festival organized by the Long Beach Pride organization. For festival information, visit longbeachpride.com/festival.
