Several streets in West Hollywood and Hollywood will remain closed Sunday as LA Pride Week concludes with Sunday’s L.A. Pride Parade.
The L.A. Pride Festival continues on and around San Vicente Boulevard between Melrose Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard.
San Vicente between Melrose Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard and the roadway will remain off-limits until 10 a.m. Monday.
Most of the other closures go into effect as of 5 a.m. Sunday to accommodate the annual Pride Parade, which is scheduled 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. along Santa Monica Boulevard between Fairfax Avenue and Doheny Drive.
This year’s theme is #JustUnite. The festivities also coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, a series of violent confrontations in and around the Stonewall Inn in New York that is widely credited with sparking the campaign for LGBTQ rights.
Singers Paula Abdul, Meghan Trainor, Ashanti, Amara La Negra and the British electronic pop trio Years & Years were among those who have performed.
For the first time, the city of West Hollywood is teaming up with L.A. Pride organizers to sponsor a free-to-the-public “Pride on the Boulevard” including exhibitors, local artists, DJs, beer gardens, carnival-style rides and a health and wellness fair.
Also new this year, Sunday’s parade will be broadcast live on ABC7 starting at 11 a.m.
Other street closures include:
— Santa Monica Boulevard eastbound between Hancock Avenue and Robertson Boulevard
— Santa Monica Boulevard westbound between Hancock Avenue and Robertson Boulevard
— Robertson Boulevard between Santa Monica Boulevard and Melrose Avenue
— Santa Monica Boulevard in both directions from Fairfax Avenue to Doheny Drive
The festival does not provide parking. Organizers recommend taking public transportation or ride-sharing services. West Hollywood’s Cityline and Pick Up shuttles are offering free Pride Ride service throughout the weekend.
Additional information on street closures, and a complete schedule of events, is available at lapride.org and weho.org/pride.