OC Pride 2025 Festival & Parade

About the event

The 2025 OC Pride Festival is a vibrant celebration of LGBTQIA+ pride and community, featuring a colorful parade, live entertainment on multiple stages, diverse cultural zones, and interactive activities for all ages. Held in Orange County, this ticketed event supports OC Pride's mission to Empower the LGBTQIA+ community in Orange County to be their authentic selves through celebration, education, and activism.

Dates

Sep 27, 2025 · 11:00 AM - Sep 27, 2025 · 10:00 PM(GMT-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

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Location

California, United States

Orange County Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California 92626, United States

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Parking instructions

There is ample parking at the OC Fair & Event Center. Parking is $12 payable onsite via cash or credit card. Drop-off and pick-up for ride-sharing or ride-hailing services is located at Gate 1 off of Fair Drive.

Event highlights

OC Pride Festival: Revolutionary

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The wait is over! The official OC Pride Festival Map is here!

Join us on Saturday, September 27th at the OC Fair & Event Center for a full day of celebration, community, and pride. 
Gates open at 12 PM and the fun goes until 10 PM!

Whether you’re here for the music, food, community, or all of the above, this map will guide you to every magical corner of Pride.

Tickets are just $20 online or $25 at the gate. VIP options available. And we still have a couple Ultra VIP Cabanas left. Don’t forget ticket buyers get a FREE Disney Pride Night Tumbler Cup! (While supplies last)

Grab your tickets now at www.prideoc.com and start planning your Pride adventure today!

Blaze It Forward Parade

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The Blaze It Forward Pride Parade steps off on Saturday, September 27 at 11:00 AM at the OC Fair & Event Center! The parade is completely FREE to view—so bring your friends, family, and community to line the route and show your pride.

✨ Arrive early for the Pride Cavalcade preshow performance you won’t want to miss!

Disney Tumbler Giveaway

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The next 2,500 people to purchase a ticket to the OC Pride Festival will receive a FREE Disney Pride Night Limited Edition Tumbler Cup! 

Already got your ticket? You’re in! Just bring your ticket to the Info Booth inside the festival to claim your free cup.

Pro tip: Buy your ticket online to save $5 off admission

But hurry! These cups are in limited supply and sure to go fast!

Ultra VIP Cabanas

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Step into the ultimate Pride experience with our Ultra VIP Cabanas, graciously provided by our friends at IKEA!

Your experience includes:
* Private shaded lounge (up to 6 guests)
* Express entry + VIP Lounge access
*  Dedicated cocktail server (drinks not included)
*  Priority stage viewing
* Meet & greet access with select performers
* Disney Pride Night tumblers included

Seats up to 6 guests. Add-On tickets available for additional guests (up to 4) for $125 each.

Availability is extremely limited so secure your cabana today and celebrate Pride in comfort & style!

Pride Family Camp: Read the Rainbow

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Step into a world of imagination at Pride Family Camp during the OC Pride Festival!

From crafts & puzzles to story time, rainbow trivia, and a photo booth celebrating banned books — there’s something magical for every family.

Sponsored by SEGA & OC Soccer Club
Powered by OC Public Libraries

The Haven: Spiritual Wellness Area

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Find your center at The Haven: Spiritual Wellness Area.

Take a break from the excitement of the festival and recharge your mind, body, and spirit. Powered by Queer Faith of Orange County & The OC United Methodist Church Collective, The Haven offers:

* Community Mural
* Blessing & Prayer Table
* Whispers to Water, Queer Saints & Blessings
* Our Sacred Stories
* Meditation Area
* Queer Faith Book Exhibit

Pride City

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Welcome to Pride City, a new zone at the OC Pride Festival showcasing the heart of hometown prides across the county!

Meet and connect with your local Pride organizations and campus GSA groups, discover community resources, and join in on games & crafts that bring us all together.

Snap a memory at the photo booth and celebrate what makes each city’s Pride unique!

Powered by Ladera Valley Pride

Artists' Village

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Step into The Artists’ Village at OC Pride 2025! Discover a colorful marketplace filled with one-of-a-kind finds, from stunning prints and handmade jewelry to creative arts and crafts.

Meet and support talented LGBTQIA+ creatives while exploring unique treasures that celebrate artistry and community.

Leather Hall

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The Leather Hall is BACK!  One of OC Pride's most popular zones and powered by ONYX Southwest, this 18+ space is where education and exploration come together.

What to expect:
* Fetish Best Practice Resources
* St. Andrews Cross
* Live Demonstrations
* Adult Vendors
* Interactive Walk-In Demos

Trans for Real

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Sponsored by Gilead and powered by Alianza Translatinx, this space is dedicated to celebrating, uplifting, and empowering our trans and non-binary community.

 Highlights include:
* La Realeza Drag Garden
* La Quinceañera Photo Booth
* Arte, Altar & Hope Tree
* Baile Queer: Cultural Dance Zone
* Digital Resource Wall
* Glam Tent

Volunteers

Interested in applying:

1 active application

Festival & Parade Volunteers

Deadline: Sep 20, 2025

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Submission of this application expresses your interest in volunteering at OC Pride 2025. OC Pride cannot guarantee that you will be assigned to any specific position or shift, though the Volunteer Team tries to align applicant availablity and interests with our volunteer needs when assigning roles.

Exhibitors & Artists' Village

Interested in applying:

2 active applications

Late Exhibitor Booth Application

Deadline: Sep 20, 2025

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This is the application to participate as an exhibitor at the OC Pride Festival to be held on September 27, 2025. This form is not for vendors of food or beverage.

Please note that exhibitor registration will close on September 1, 2025, or when all spots are filled. That said, we recommend registering early, as booth spaces fill up fast.

Artists' Village Application

Deadline: Sep 20, 2025

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Artists’ Village at OC Pride 2025 is a festival zone dedicated to LGBTQ+ and ally artists in and around Orange County. Placement in the Artists’ Village is limited to community artists seeking to display their work and small businesses selling their own artwork or merchandise depicting their own artwork (e.g., stickers, prints, patches). No resale of third-party products permitted in Artists’ Village. Space is extremely limited; apply early.

Parade & Entertainment

Interested in applying:

2 active applications

Late Parade Application

Deadline: Sep 20, 2025

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This is the application to participate as a parade unit at the OC Pride Festival to be held on September 27, 2025.

Applications received on or after August 1, 2025, will incur a $100 late fee. Please note that parade registration will close on September 1, 2025, or when all spots are filled. That said, we recommend registering early, as parade spaces fill up fast.

Festival Ultra VIP Cabana Interest Form

Deadline: Sep 26, 2025

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Looking to elevate your OC Pride 2025 experience? Our Ultra VIP Cabanas are designed for those who want to celebrate in comfort, style, and with premium perks.

This form allows you to express your interest in reserving a private Ultra VIP Cabana for up to 8 guests. By submitting your information, you’ll be the first to receive updates, availability details, and next steps should cabanas be released.

Potential perks may include:

Private shaded cabana for up to 8 guests
VIP Admission and express entry
Dedicated cocktail server (drinks not included)
VIP Lounge access
Priority viewing for stage performances
Meet & greet access

Space is extremely limited, so don’t miss your chance to be among the first to know. Celebrate boldly—and Louder Than Ever!

Hosted by Orange County LGBT Pride

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