July 9, 2025 Breaking News, Latest News, and Videos

Here’s The Pride Events Coming to Santa Monica This Weekend

They offer a mix of entertainment, sports, family activities, and community resources

Santa Monica will mark Pride Month with a full day of events on Saturday, June 21, 2025, across the Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica Place, and Main Street, offering a mix of entertainment, sports, family activities, and community resources. 

The Santa Monica Pier will host Fabulous Fables: Drag Queen Pride Family-Edition from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Merry Go-Round Building. The free event, in partnership with The Crow Comedy Club, includes face painting, a Santa Monica Playhouse performance, a poetry reading by Santa Monica Poet Laureate Anne Carmack, drag storytelling, and a Books & Cookies pop-up. Local vendors will offer family-friendly goods.

From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Pride at the Pier Beach Sporting Experience, hosted by OutLoud Sports, will feature mini-tournaments in kickball, dodgeball, soccer, football, volleyball, tennis, and cornhole, alongside music, food, and drinks. Nearby, Pride Point Volleyball will run an open-format beach volleyball tournament for all skill levels, emphasizing inclusivity.

At Santa Monica Place, the Pride Disco and Kid Zone from noon to 4 p.m. will offer a family-friendly silent disco and craft activities with Cayton Children’s Museum. A monthlong Lanterns of Love display will light up Center Plaza with colorful Pride-themed lanterns.

On Third Street Promenade, Pride on the Promenade runs from 2 to 7 p.m., featuring live music, interactive games, giveaways, and booths from LGBTQ+ businesses and community organizations. The event coincides with Downtown Santa Monica’s new Entertainment Zone, allowing attendees to carry alcoholic beverages while strolling.

Main Street Santa Monica will close to traffic from Strand Street to Pier Avenue, hosting Drag Bingo in the Beer Garden from 3 to 6 p.m. alongside the Summer Soulstice celebration, which includes live music, art installations, sidewalk sales, and family activities. Tickets for Drag Bingo are available at mainstreetsm.com.

The weekend wraps up on Sunday, June 22, with the Pride on the Pier Dance Party, featuring music and entertainment by the ocean. 

For more details, visit SMPride.com or eventeny.com/events/pride-on-the-promenade-20126.

in News, Upbeat
<>Related Posts

Anti-Drunk Driving Resolution Introduced as City Council Honors Late Palisades Teen Killed in Crash

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

Levi, who was set to attend the University of Virginia this fall, was killed by a drunk driver on May...

Free and Reduced Price School Meals Available for Eligible Families in Santa Monica-Malibu District

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

Parents in Need Encouraged to Apply, SMMUSD Commits to Nutritious, Accessible Meals By Brandyi Phillips, SMMUSD Chief Communications Officer Santa...

Big Blue Bus to Raise Fares for First Time in Nearly a Decade

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

The fare increase aims to offset rising costs for fuel, utilities, and supplies, according to the agency. The Santa Monica...

Shore Hotel: A Local Destination for Summer Fun

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

Bring on all things summer. Walking or biking along Santa Monica Pier, you might find yourself taking a pause at...

Santa Monica’s 150th Anniversary to be Celebrated with Vibrant State of the City Event

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, beach chairs, and picnics to enjoy during the performances Santa Monica will mark its...

Soprano Golda Zahra Returns to BroadStage For a One-Night-Only Musical Celebration

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

Hailed as “the rising star of the opera world” by The Hollywood Times, internationally acclaimed soprano Golda Zahra makes her much-anticipated return to BroadStage in...

(Video) Hundreds of Drones Light up the Sky for Palisades to Celebrate July 4th

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

The Event Marked One of the First Large Gatherings Among Palisadians Since the January Wildfires. The Event Marked One of...

Transform Your Life: The Free Virtual ONENESS GLOBAL SUMMIT Debuts July 18-20, 2025

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

The ONENESS GLOBAL SUMMIT, a transformative three-day virtual event, is coming, July 18-20, 2025, offering participants worldwide a free opportunity...

Santa Monica Home Defies Convention: Architect Eric Owen Moss Debuts Shape-Shifting Design

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

Pistachio-Colored Marvel Boasts Curving Walls, Sharp Angles, and Challenging Design A striking residence in Santa Monica is turning heads with...

Caitlyn Jenner’s Friend and Former Foundation CEO Dies in Malibu ATV Crash

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

ATV Plummeted 350 Feet After Rear-Ending Vehicle in Malibu Sophia Hutchins, former CEO of the Caitlyn Jenner Foundation and longtime...

New SaMo Bridge Program Refers 56 People in First Month; 37 Connected to Services

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

According to city officials, the program is on pace to meet its goal of serving 260 individuals annually Santa Monica’s...

Multi-Family Venice Property on Rare Double Lot Lists at Over $5M

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

In total, the four units provide 5,398 square feet of living space A multi-family property located one block from Venice...

Hama Sushi Hosts Weekly Music and Comedy Open Mics

July 5, 2025

July 5, 2025

The venue, a Venice Beach staple since 1979, has recently expanded its legendary happy hour to the entire patio Hama...

Connections Breakfast to Network Local Business Professionals in Malibu

July 5, 2025

July 5, 2025

The event, sponsored by Malibu Country Mart, will feature a breakfast mixer where attendees can meet new contacts  A Connections...

12th Annual Gopher Scramble Golf Tournament to Benefit Venice Heritage Museum

July 5, 2025

July 5, 2025

The museum opened to the public in March 2024 at the Main Street Design Center with its inaugural exhibition, “This...