Pride Month

Upcoming Events

Monterey Peninsula LGBTQ+ Pride Parade and Celebration 2026

 
6/27/26
 
free
 
Custom House Plaza

Monterey's annual LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration and Parade returns on Saturday, June 27. The parade begins at 11am at Polk Street, continuing on toward Pearl Street and down Alvarado Street all the way to Custom House Plaza.

Afterwards, bring the whole family to Custom House Plaza, 12pm-3pm, to enjoy speakers and free entertainment for all ages, shopping and dining from local vendors, and info tables by local groups and agencies.

Past Events

Queer Dance Party with DJ Atmos at Pearl Hour

 
8/16/25
 
No cover
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents Lucky Star, Monterey's premier LGBTQIA+ dance party, on Saturday, August 16, 8pm until closing. Music by the illustrious DJ Atmos. No cover charge.

2025 Monterey Peninsula Pride After Party

 
6/28/25
 
 
Pearl Hour

Monterey Peninsula Pride presents our After Party for ages 21 and up at Pearl Hour cocktail bar on Saturday, June 28, 6pm-1am. $20 cover. Join us for a night of love, laughter, and dancing!

Earlier in the day, be sure to attend the Pride Parade in Downtown Old Monterey at 11am and the family-friendly Pride Celebration at Custom House Plaza 12pm-3pm.

Conversation Corner with The Pearl Works at Monterey Pride

 
6/28/25
 
free
 
The Pearl Works

In collaboration with Monterey Peninsula Pride, The Pearl Works will host a friendly Conversation Corner in a community tent during the Pride celebration on Saturday, June 28, 12pm-3pm.

Enter into a safe space that allows for meaningful connections and discussions, separate from the hustle and bustle of the festivities.

Monterey Peninsula LGBTQ+ Pride Parade and Celebration 2025

 
6/28/25
 
free
 
Custom House Plaza

Monterey's annual LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration and Parade returns on Saturday, June 28. Parade begins at 11am, going down Alvarado Street from Munras Avenue all the way to Custom House Plaza.

Afterwards, bring the whole family to Custom House Plaza, 12pm-3pm, to enjoy speakers and free entertainment for all ages, lunch from local food trucks, and info tables from more than 65 groups and agencies.

Lucky Star: Queer Dance Party at Pearl Hour

 
6/21/25
 
No cover
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents Lucky Star, a queer dance party on Saturday, June 21, 8pm until closing. Music by DJ Atmos. No cover charge. Let's celebrate Pride Month together on the garden patio!

Drag Queen Storytime at Oscar's Playground

 
6/11/25
 
Free
 
Oscar's Playground

Oscar's Playground hosts a free Drag Queen Storytime with Saint Sallos. Doors open at 6pm, storytime begins at 7pm. Enjoy fun and creative expression in a welcoming, inclusive environment for all ages.

Today we’ll read C is for Country by Lil Nas X and ‘Twas the Night Before Pride by Joanna McClintick. Register here on Monterey Public Library's events calendar.

Monterey Peninsula LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration and Parade 2024

 
6/29/24
 
free
 
Custom House Plaza

The annual LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration and Parade will return to Downtown Old Monterey on Saturday, June 29. Parade begins at 11am, going down Alvarado Street from Pearl to Franklin.

After the parade, bring the whole family to Custom House Plaza, 12pm-3pm, to enjoy speakers and free entertainment for all ages, lunch from local food trucks, and info tables from over 65 groups and agencies.

Tattoos and Pride Fundraiser at Wholehearted Tattoo

 
6/22/24
 
 
Wholehearted Tattoo

Wholehearted Tattoo presents Tattoos and Pride, a flash fundraiser on Saturday, June 22, 12pm-8pm, benefiting the Queer Youth Recognition Scholarship of Monterey Peninsula Pride.

We'll have pre-drawn flash designs celebrating LGBTQ+ culture. Black and gray tattoos, $80; rainbow tattoos, $100. Please DM the shop on Instagram or phone 831-800-6433 for more info and to book a spot.

RuPaul's Drag Race Trivia Extravaganza at Alvarado Street Brewery

 
6/10/24
 
 
Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill

Alvarado Street Brewery invites you to join us in the beer garden on Monday, June 10, 7pm-9pm, for our first-ever RuPaul's drag race trivia night.

Trivia will include your favorite queens, your favorite moments, and you might even be read to filth! We'll have prizes for 1st and 2nd place, food and drink specials, and a permanent jewelry pop-up by Love Linx.

Light the Campbell Water Tower in Rainbow Colors for Pride Month

 
6/28/18
 
 
Downtown Campbell

Please save the date to celebrate Pride 2018 in Campbell with State Assemblyman Evan Low! We will be lighting up the Campbell Water Tower in rainbow colors for Pride Month and honoring local LGBTQ+ activists. Immediately following the brief ceremony...