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Long Beach Pride™ 2025 Marks 42nd Year with Focus on Community and Visibility

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By Valerie Milano

Jenn Corday performs for a packed house at Shenanigans (Photo: Carmella Scalzo)

Los Angeles, CA (The Hollywood Times) 5/20/25 – Long Beach Pride™ 2025 returned to the waterfront May 17–18 with its 42nd annual festival, centered on the theme “The Power of Community.” The weekend drew large crowds and featured performances from HYM the Rapper, Tori Kay, and George Michael Reborn, among others.

Ocean Boulevard hosted Sunday’s parade, showcasing floats, community organizations, and Grand Marshals, with NBC4 and Telemundo 52 returning as media sponsors. Programming included themed zones like Teen Pride, TransVisibility, and the Health Hub, with a mix of entertainment, vendors, and advocacy groups rounding out the event.

In the VIP section of LB Pride (Photo: THT)

While continuing its legacy as one of the country’s longest-standing Pride events, Long Beach Pride™ 2025 focused on visibility, representation, and maintaining community ties amid ongoing social challenges.

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Valerie Milano
Valerie Milano
2025 Palm Springs Pride Stonewall Art & Culture Award recipient, Valerie Milano is a Senior Editor and entertainment critic at The Hollywood Times, where she covers film, television, music, and the artists behind the stories. Her work has also appeared in Communications Daily, Discover Hollywood, Hollywood Today, Television International, and Video Age International. A passionate advocate for community and equality, Valerie is actively involved with Human Rights Campaign, DAP Health, The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert, Lambda Legal, and The L-Fund. In recognition of her ongoing leadership, philanthropy, and dedication to empowering women and the LGBTQ+ community in the Coachella Valley and beyond, Valerie received The L-Fund’s prestigious Community Visionary Award. The honor celebrated her tireless work as a journalist, media advocate, event producer, and community connector who consistently uses her platform to spotlight charitable causes, arts and culture, and organizations making a difference. She is a proud member of the Los Angeles Press Club and a longtime supporter of Palm Springs cultural institutions including the Palm Springs Art Museum. She previously served as a board member and key organizer of the Television Critics Association Press Tours, helping bridge the entertainment industry and press for many years.
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