Pair of In-Person Events Added to LA Pride Schedule

LOS ANGELES—Christopher Street West Association Inc. (CSW), the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that produces the annual LA Pride celebration, announced Friday that two new, larger capacity and outdoor in-person events have been added to the festival's monthlong "Thrive With Pride" lineup in June. On Friday, June 11, the Los Angeles Dodgers will host LA Pride LGBTQ+ Night for its game against the Texas Rangers at Dodger Stadium, kicking off with an LGBTQ+ artist singing the National Anthem and other surprise programming. After the game, a fireworks show will ensue. A special event ticket package is available to fully-vaccinated fans that includes a game ticket and exclusive Dodger Pride-themed T-shirt. For more information and to purchase a ticket, visit www.dodgers.com/LAPride. Following on Saturday, June 26, first-time LA Pride partner Cinespia will present an LGBTQ+ night at Hollywood Forever Cementary. Event details and tickets will be announced online in the coing weeks. These events are in addition to the Thrive With Pride livestreamed TikTok concert with Charli XCX, the ABC-7 televised special and the month-long Pride Makes a Difference philanthropic volunteer/donate activation.  “It was always our intention to offer our community opportunities to safely celebrate Pride together in accordance with safety guidelines by both the CDC and Los Angeles County,” said Sharon-Franklin Brown, CSW board president. “It’s been two years since we all came together to celebrate in person. We know our community wants to be together and we want to do everything we can to create these moments. This is why we’re providing other larger capacity, outdoor entertainment for all ages of our community. We’re working closely with city officials and local organizations to make sure these programs provide adequate safety and accessibility as well as reflect the resilience of all our people.” All ticketed events will be accessible for individuals using wheelchairs or walking aids. Accessible restrooms and parking will also be available at each venue. Each event will have its own separate ticketed capacity restrictions, COVID-19 safety protocol and guest regulations. For more updates, follow @lapride on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, or visit www.lapride.org.