A group of kids watch the 42nd annual Long Beach Pride Parade Sunday, May 18, 2025. Photo by Brandon Richardson.
Thousands of people clad in rainbow clothing and baubles lined Ocean Boulevard Sunday to celebrate the city's 42nd annual Pride parade.
The theme of the event was "The Power of Community" — a theme embodied perfectly by a crowd composed of people of all ages, genders and backgrounds.
Did you miss the celebration? No worries, here are some of our favorites images from the parade:
A man dances along the parade route during the 42nd annual Long Beach Pride Sunday, May 18, 2025. Photo by Brandon Richardson.Luis Amparan, 33, a Hollywood resident, blows a kiss to religious protesters during the 42nd annual Long Beach Pride Parade Sunday, May 18, 2025. Photo by Brandon Richardson.A member of the Dykes on Bikes motorcycle club rides by an apartment building at the start of the 42nd annual Long Beach Pride Sunday, May 18, 2025. Photo by Brandon Richardson.Snacx the Appaloosa walks with workers from Falk, Southern California's largest ambulance provider, in the 42nd annual Long Beach Pride Parade Sunday, May 18, 2025. Photo by Brandon Richardson.Third District Councilmember Kristina Duggan takes a selfie with a police officer as they ride in the 42nd annual Long Beach Pride Parade Sunday, May 18, 2025. Photo by Brandon Richardson.A man who declined to give his name waves a Pride flag as he walks past the historic Villa Riviera in Downtown during for the 42nd annual Long Beach Pride Parade Sunday, May 18, 2025. Photo by Brandon Richardson.People give out free hugs during the 42nd annual Long Beach Pride Parade Sunday, May 18, 2025. Photo by Brandon Richardson.
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Pup Lan, left, touches snouts with Sassy, a senior citizen dog, during for the 42nd annual Long Beach Pride Parade Sunday, May 18, 2025. Photo by Brandon Richardson.Disneyland cast members march in the 42nd annual Long Beach Pride Parade Sunday, May 18, 2025. Photo by Brandon Richardson.Two people speed by on a motorcycle as part of the Dykes on Bikes group, which. kicked off the 42nd annual Long Beach Pride Sunday, May 18, 2025. Photo by Brandon Richardson.Sister Unity walks with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence during the 42nd annual Long Beach Pride Parade Sunday, May 18, 2025. Photo by Brandon Richardson.Timothy Pierson, Jr., 6, a Long Beach resident waves a flag during the 42nd annual Long Beach Pride Parade Sunday, May 18, 2025. This was Pierson's sixth Long Beach Pride. Photo by Brandon Richardson.Vaiiliili Emosi, 36, a Long Beach resident, left, is one of thousands who lined Downtown streets for the 42nd annual Long Beach Pride Parade Sunday, May 18, 2025. Photo by Brandon Richardson.A man, who declined to give his name, waves a the Progress Pride flag during the 42nd annual Long Beach Pride Parade Sunday, May 18, 2025. Photo by Brandon Richardson.
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