Pasadena Celebrates Pride Month with Programs and Events

PASADENA, Calif. - The City of Pasadena invites the community to celebrate Pride Month this June with a series of inclusive events designed to foster connection, creativity, and conversation. From educational workshops and hands-on art experiences to community discussions and family-friendly activities, Pasadena Pride Month programming offers opportunities for residents to come together in support of the LGBTQIA+ community. Events will take place throughout June at locations across the city, including Pasadena City Hall and local public libraries.

Pride Month Flag Raising

Monday, June 1 • 12:30 p.m. • Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave.

Mayor Victor M. Gordo and the City Council invite you to attend the City of Pasadena's Pride Flag Raising. Wear colorful attire and participate in our community rainbow.

Parenting with Pride: LGBTQIA+ and Inclusivity 101
Thursday, June 11 • 4:30 p.m. • Jefferson Branch Library, 1500 E. Villa St.

Join us for a workshop led by Planned Parenthood Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley to reflect on health and social disparities that affect the LGBTQIA+ community and recognize that everyone deserves respect regardless of their identity or orientation. You'll also learn how to use gender-neutral language and how to help youth feel safe. For ages 18+. To attend, sign up at CityOfPasadena.net/Library/Calendar/.

Pasadena Pride
Saturday, June 13 • 6-9 p.m. • Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave.
Celebrate with live entertainment, crafts and more! Enjoy family-friendly fun and connect with local LGBTQIA+ organizations. Free admission; food available for purchase.

Make Your Mark: A Keith Haring Workshop for Teens
Tuesday, June 23 • 3 p.m. • Jefferson Branch Library, 1500 E. Villa St.
Join us and explore the influential work of Keith Haring. Discover how his art and activism continue to uplift LGBTQIA+ rights, visibility and equality. Then create your own Haring-inspired artwork, experimenting with movement, color, and your own message for the world. Supplies provided. For ages 13-19.

Online Book Group
Saturday, June 27 • 10:30 a.m. • Zoom
We will discuss Crawl: Stories by Max Delsohn for Pride Month in June. A limited number of print copies will be available for checkout from Hill Avenue Branch Library. To attend, sign up at CityOfPasadena.net/Library/Calendar/. For ages 50+.

Pride Crafternoon
Saturday, June 27 • 3 p.m. • Hill Avenue Branch Library, 55 S. Hill Ave.

Join us in the courtyard for a low-key LGBTQIA+ crafting mixer. Pride Month might be winding down but there's still time left to mix, mingle...and share your story through a zine. Show your pride with a pony bead bracelet? Catch up with an old pal via a hand-crafted postcard? The choice is yours. We'll provide the materials - you bring the creativity! For ages 18+.

LGBTQIA+ owned Businesses Spotlight Series

Month-long series | Social Media
The City's Communication and Marketing Division and Economic Development Division under the City Manager's Office will highlight LGBTQIA+ owned businesses in Pasadena throughout June. Follow along on social media via Facebook and Instagram @CityOfPasadena, and Twitter @PasadenaGov.