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Pride Month Events in Long Beach

June is Pride Month, and Long Beach is celebrating loud, proud and all month long. From film screenings and ballroom chic to a family-friendly night at Aquarium of the Pacific; museums, attractions and local businesses across the city will be serving up nonstop Pride festivities all this June.

CREDIT: Aquarium of the Pacific

ART THEATRE FILM SERIES

The Art Theatre of Long Beach (2025 4th St) has scheduled special Pride-themed screenings for the week of June 26, with films like Pink Flamingos, The Celluloid Closet, and Stranger by the Lake. Programming in June will also include a Pride movie trivia night and Bit of Mustard’s Rocky Horror Pride Show. More shows and events will be added.

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PRIDE NIGHT AT THE AQUARIUM

Hosted in partnership with The LGBTQ Center Long Beach, Pride Night at the Aquarium of the Pacific (100 Aquarium Way) is an all-ages event open to all that will include LGBTQ+ performances, rainbow-themed programming, and DJs spinning in locations around the Aquarium. Attendees will also get the chance to learn about The Center and other local organizations that support the LGBTQ+ community in Long Beach. The Aquarium will also honor an individual or organization with an award for outstanding community service and promoting diversity awareness.

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PRIDE EVENTS AT MOLAA

The Museum of Latin American Art (628 Alamitos Ave) is partnering with the Banjee Ball Foundation to celebrate the history and cultural impact of ballroom and ball culture. Starting with a panel discussion on June 4, MOLAA will bring together dynamic speakers to discuss how ballroom creates safe spaces for self expression. On June 13, MOLAA will present the 50 Shades of Purple Kiki Ball, followed by the Teen Edition the next day. Strut the runway, show off your style, and celebrate Pride.

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QUEEN MARY

Together with Long Beach Pride, the Queen Mary (1126 Queens Hwy) will host a 30th anniversary screening of The Birdcage starring Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, and Dianne Wiest. Step aboard the historic ocean liner on June 8 to watch the movie in the ship’s theater with drinks and snacks available for purchase.

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Claire Atkinson

Claire Atkinson is a Southern California native who has lived in Long Beach for over 20 years. She spends her free time visiting local parks, farmers markets, and museums, and loves learning about Long Beach history and culture.