Participate in Pride
March in the Parade
Be part of SC Pride 2024 and join in the largest LGBTQ+ Pride parade on the Central Coast. Members of our Santa Cruz community and beyond - organizations, allies, supportive groups, churches, candidates, ensembles, performers, parents, children - are all welcome to show your pride, activism, enthusiasm, love and to be proud of who you are!
Deadline to apply is May 8th.
Festival and Vendor Booths
Be part of the SC Pride 2024 Festival! We welcome non-profit info and merchandise booths as well as information and merchandise booths. Small and large commercial vendors are also welcome to apply.
Deadline to apply is May 8th or until booths are filled.
Become a Pride Sponsor
Become a Pride Sponsor
Become a Rainbow, Gold, Silver, or Bronze Sponsor
Santa Cruz Pride is the largest LGBTQ+ event on the Central Coast (the third oldest annual Pride Parade and Festival celebrated in California), attracting more than 7,000 participants.
By sponsoring Santa Cruz Pride, your business will connect with the broadest cross-section of LGBTQ+ and LGBTQ+ friendly target audience in Santa Cruz county.
News and Media
Our Mission.
To provide a platform for visibility and celebration of the LGBTQ+ community.
Pride 2023
Welcome to the 48TH ANNUAL SANTA CRUZ PRIDE PARADE. Santa Cruz may be a small town but our pride is HUGE!! In fact, Pride Santa Cruz is the largest LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning Plus) Pride parade on the Central Coast. Thank you to Chelsea George for creating our 2023 video.
Support Pride
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Sponsor
Make a difference today and support the LGBTQIA+ community by becoming a Rainbow, Gold, Silver, or Bronze sponsor.
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Volunteer
Volunteer for the parade, festival, or anytime during the year.
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Shop
Official Santa Cruz Pride merchandise is coming soon...
**2024 INFO**
49th Annual Santa Cruz Pride Parade viewing, info and map
Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 11:00 Am
(Slideshow Photos ©Batin Photography)
Cheer on our Grand Marshals, watch cheerleaders, listen to bands and view a wide variety of contingents making up the largest LGBTQ+ Pride parade on the Central Coast. The Santa Cruz Pride parade and festival celebrates the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning Plus) community in Santa Cruz County. The parade and festival is a safe and inclusive space for the queer community and their allies. You are welcome to be who you are and join the organizations, allies, supportive groups, churches, candidates, ensembles, performers, parents, children to show your pride, activism, enthusiasm and love.
Rest in Power Nex Benedict