FAQs
What is WeHo Pride?
WeHo Pride is the City of West Hollywood’s annual LGBTQ+ Pride celebration! For decades, West Hollywood has been home to one of the largest annual Pride celebrations in the world, drawing hundreds of thousands of people each June.
WeHo Pride kicks off annually on Harvey Milk Day, May 22, with a special event. Then, we lead Pride Month celebrations with our 3-day WeHo Pride Weekend event, packed with music, performances, and vibrant programming.
Entertainment venues in West Hollywood’s Rainbow District, along historic Route 66, produce a number of special Pride events, and there’s community group programming, too!
WeHo Pride kicks off annually on Harvey Milk Day, May 22, with a special event. Then, we lead Pride Month celebrations with our 3-day WeHo Pride Weekend event, packed with music, performances, and vibrant programming.
Entertainment venues in West Hollywood’s Rainbow District, along historic Route 66, produce a number of special Pride events, and there’s community group programming, too!
Where can I find photos of past West Hollywood Pride events?
What is the history of Pride celebrations in West Hollywood?
Pride Starts Here. For nearly four decades, the City of West Hollywood has been home to one of the largest Pride celebrations in the world. Hundreds of thousands of LGBTQ+ people and allies from around the world make West Hollywood their regular destination during Pride.
Pride is a deeply rooted part of West Hollywood’s history and culture. In fact, Pride events have taken place in West Hollywood since 1979, five years before the City of West Hollywood was incorporated as a municipality in 1984.
A more detailed City of West Hollywood LGBTQ+ history is available here.
Pride is a deeply rooted part of West Hollywood’s history and culture. In fact, Pride events have taken place in West Hollywood since 1979, five years before the City of West Hollywood was incorporated as a municipality in 1984.
A more detailed City of West Hollywood LGBTQ+ history is available here.
What's the City of West Hollywood's relationship to the LGBTQ+ community?
The LGBTQ+ community is a thriving part of the West Hollywood community. Since its incorporation in 1984, the City of West Hollywood has become one of the most influential cities in the nation for its outspoken advocacy on LGBTQ+ issues. No other city of its size has had a greater impact on the national public policy discourse on fairness and inclusiveness for LGBTQ+ people. The City of West Hollywood’s founding City Council was the first majority openly gay or lesbian municipal elected body in the nation. Today, the City Council remains majority openly LGBTQ+, and more than 40 percent of the City’s residents identify as LGBTQ+.
The City has advocated for nearly four decades for measures that support LGBTQ+ individuals, and the City remains in the vanguard of efforts to gain and protect equality for all people on a state, national, and international level.
A more detailed City of West Hollywood LGBTQ+ history is available here.
The City has advocated for nearly four decades for measures that support LGBTQ+ individuals, and the City remains in the vanguard of efforts to gain and protect equality for all people on a state, national, and international level.
A more detailed City of West Hollywood LGBTQ+ history is available here.
The City of West Hollywood has a long and proud tradition of being progressive. To what extent has the current political climate in the US impacted the city?
The City of West Hollywood works diligently to defend the fundamental rights of its community members, including LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, seniors, people of color, immigrants, women, and others. The City of West Hollywood declared West Hollywood a sanctuary city for the transgender community, a safe harbor for reproductive freedom, and a safe space for all, regardless of nationality or immigration status.
How can I learn more?
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For more information about the City of West Hollywood, visit the City’s website at weho.org and learn more from the City’s about page and Top 20 List. Learn more about the City of West Hollywood’s LGBTQ history here.
For more information about the City of West Hollywood, visit the City’s website at weho.org and learn more from the City’s about page and Top 20 List. Learn more about the City of West Hollywood’s LGBTQ history here.
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