L.A. Pride takes place next weekend in West Hollywood, California, June 10th-12th, 2016. The pride parade will happen on Sunday starting at 11AM, and runs along Santa Monica Boulevard between Crescent Heights and Robertson Boulevard. Get there early, for parking will be a nightmare. Restaurants along the route will be serving up brunch, Bloody Mary’s and mimosas. Parallel side streets such as Melrose Avenue and Sunset Boulevard are completely walkable.
View the official L.A. West Hollywood Pride website for a line up of special guests and performers, that includes Carly Rae Jepsen.
At the time of posting this blog, the nearby hip and luxurious London Hotel West Hollywood Hotel on Sunset (which is staggering distance to Santa Monica Boulevard) does have a handful or rooms available for each night.
The parade route is loaded with wonderful spots to grab a little nosh prior to, during, or after your festivities. Look into Cousins Maine Lobster, Fresh Corn Grill, Inori Sushi, Hugo’s, Marix Tex Mex Cafe, Basix, Guisado’s Tacos, St. Felix, Cafe d’Etoile, Lisa Vanderpump’s Pump Restaurant and Lounge, The Abbey Food and Bar, Cecconi’s and Tortilla Republic. For a list of local gay-friendly LA bars, visit the dedicated webpage at Glitterati Tours.