Pride Month

Upcoming Events

Monterey Peninsula LGBTQ+ Pride Parade and Celebration 2026

 
6/27/26
 
free
 
Custom House Plaza

Monterey's annual LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration and Parade returns on Saturday, June 27. The parade begins at 11am at Polk Street, continuing on toward Pearl Street and down Alvarado Street all the way to Custom House Plaza.

Afterwards, bring the whole family to Custom House Plaza, 12pm-3pm, to enjoy speakers and free entertainment for all ages, shopping and dining from local vendors, and info tables by local groups and agencies.

Past Events

City of Monterey Pride Flag Raising 2026

 
5/29/26
 
Free
 
Colton Hall Lawn

Come celebrate love, inclusion, and community as the City of Monterey and Monterey Peninsula Pride raise the Pride flag at Monterey City Hall on Friday, May 29 at 4pm. All are welcome. It's a good opportunity to connect with local LGBTQIA2S+ folks and allies.

Conversation Corner with The Pearl Works at Monterey Pride

 
6/28/25
 
free
 
The Pearl Works

In collaboration with Monterey Peninsula Pride, The Pearl Works will host a friendly Conversation Corner in a community tent during the Pride celebration on Saturday, June 28, 12pm-3pm.

Enter into a safe space that allows for meaningful connections and discussions, separate from the hustle and bustle of the festivities.

Monterey Peninsula LGBTQ+ Pride Parade and Celebration 2025

 
6/28/25
 
free
 
Custom House Plaza

Monterey's annual LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration and Parade returns on Saturday, June 28. Parade begins at 11am, going down Alvarado Street from Munras Avenue all the way to Custom House Plaza.

Afterwards, bring the whole family to Custom House Plaza, 12pm-3pm, to enjoy speakers and free entertainment for all ages, lunch from local food trucks, and info tables from more than 65 groups and agencies.

Monterey Peninsula LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration and Parade 2024

 
6/29/24
 
free
 
Custom House Plaza

The annual LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration and Parade will return to Downtown Old Monterey on Saturday, June 29. Parade begins at 11am, going down Alvarado Street from Pearl to Franklin.

After the parade, bring the whole family to Custom House Plaza, 12pm-3pm, to enjoy speakers and free entertainment for all ages, lunch from local food trucks, and info tables from over 65 groups and agencies.

Tattoos and Pride Fundraiser at Wholehearted Tattoo

 
6/22/24
 
 
Wholehearted Tattoo

Wholehearted Tattoo presents Tattoos and Pride, a flash fundraiser on Saturday, June 22, 12pm-8pm, benefiting the Queer Youth Recognition Scholarship of Monterey Peninsula Pride.

We'll have pre-drawn flash designs celebrating LGBTQ+ culture. Black and gray tattoos, $80; rainbow tattoos, $100. Please DM the shop on Instagram or phone 831-800-6433 for more info and to book a spot.

RuPaul's Drag Race Trivia Extravaganza at Alvarado Street Brewery

 
6/10/24
 
 
Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill

Alvarado Street Brewery invites you to join us in the beer garden on Monday, June 10, 7pm-9pm, for our first-ever RuPaul's drag race trivia night.

Trivia will include your favorite queens, your favorite moments, and you might even be read to filth! We'll have prizes for 1st and 2nd place, food and drink specials, and a permanent jewelry pop-up by Love Linx.