Catalina Island Pride
Catalina Pride Celebration
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Catalina Island invites the LGBTQ+ community and allies throughout Southern California to join in the annual Catalina Pride Celebration on Saturday June 24, 2023. The main event will take place at Wrigley Stage in the center of Avalon and will include live entertainment as well as a pride walk in support of the LGBTQ+ community, with a late-night after party at the Chi Chi Club.
PULP VIXEN will headline Catalina's Pride Celebration. This southern California all girls cover band has taken to Wrigley Stage in the past, as well as regular gigs at Downtown Disney and Pala Casino.
Coming back for her second year as Catalina Pride Emcee, DJ ASHA! DJ Asha hails from London but is a permanent fixture in LA and Orange County as a 6 time LA Pride host and a regular DJ at Strut OC.
Other live performances include KINGQUEEN, DEVAN M. with LIZA LIGHT and the return of Long Beach Cheerleaders. Also returning are the volunteers of Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange County chapters of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Schedule of Events
Wrigley Stage Festivities
12:00-1:15 pm - Opening Ceremonies and Pride Walk / DJ Asha Emcee
1:30-2:00 pm - Live music with Devan M.
2:05-2:15 pm - American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Speech
2:15-2:30 pm - Hear from our Sponsors: US Bank + others
2:30-4:30 pm - DJ Asha
4:35-6:30 pm - DJ Lord Izac
6:35-7:35pm - Live music with KingQueen
7:40-8:05 pm - DJ Davy
8:10-9:45 pm - Live music with Pulp Vixen
Chi Chi Club After Party
10:00-11:00 pm - DJ Lord Izac
11:00-1:30 am - DJ Jimmy Kennedy
Pride Walk
Beginning in the center of Avalon at Wrigley Stage at noon, visitors and locals are invited don their rainbow attire and to join in a festive walk that will continue along the boardwalk to the iconic Casino Point.
Live Entertainment
Live music and DJ throughout the day.
In addition, the historic Catalina Island Casino will be lit in vibrant rainbow colors to showcase Catalina’s love and support for the LGBTQ+ community.
Follow @LoveCatalinaIsland on Instagram for updates and information on the island’s after parties.
Love Catalina Island Tourism Authority is a proud member of the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association.
CATALINA PRIDE MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE
Show your support for the LGBTQ+ community by sporting one of our colorful and vibrant t-shirts. The Catalina Pride shirt is emblazoned with the special LGBTG+ Pride Love Catalina burgee flag logo on the front. The premium unisex t-shirts are a 60/40 cotton & poly blend and are available in a variety of sizes. Our Pride burgee flags are perfect for hanging up at home or at your business and taking to the Pride walk.
Where to purchase: Get your Pride gear at the Love Catalina Island booth next to Wrigley Stage during the Pride event on Saturday, June 24 and celebrate love and equality with us! Pride celebration t-shirts (short sleeved $25, long sleeved $30) and Pride burgee flags ($35) will available for purchase.
Additional shirt styles (including tanks and sweatshirts) are available to order all year long online here. Prices range from $26.99 through $35.99.
RESOURCES
- Catalina Pride Instagram
- Download Catalina Pride logos
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