Pride Specials and Events

Santa Monica is gearing up for this year’s SaMo Pride celebration! For the whole month of June, promote Pride-related specials and events for our locals and visitors to enjoy. All specials and events submitted below will be promoted for free with SaMo Pride and on SMTT’s website, e-newsletters and social media.

Events

AIDS LifeCycle Finish Line Festival
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Celebrate the riders’ journey at Santa Monica Beach Lot 4 South, 2030 Ocean Avenue.
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Big Gay Bake Sale
Saturday, June 14, 2025
A sweet and supportive bake sale at 1333 Montana Avenue.
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Family PRIDE
Friday, June 13, 2025
Join a creativity and community event for families at Annenberg Community Beach House.
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Family Pride Story-echtomy – Crow Comedy
Saturday, June 21, 2025
A comedy event for all ages at 2525 Michigan Ave., Unit F4.
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Fabulous Fables: Drag Queen Pride Family Edition – Santa Monica Pier
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Enjoy drag storytime at the Historic Merry Go-Round Building.
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LGBTQ+ Self Defense Training – Miles Playhouse
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Empowering self-defense training session at Reed Park.
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OutLoud Sports Pride at the Beach
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Sports fun and games north of the pier and at Belmar Park.
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Pride Disco and Kid Zone – Santa Monica Place
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Celebrate with music, dancing, and fun for families.
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Pride March Sign Making Workshop
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Craft your sign for the Pride March in the Central Courtyard at the Santa Monica Main Library.
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Pride on the Pier – Santa Monica Pier
Sunday, June 22, 2025
The biggest celebration of the weekend with music, art, and community joy.
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Pride on the Promenade – 3rd Street Promenade
Saturday, June 21, 2025
A vibrant celebration featuring performances, vendors, and community pride.
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PRIDE Sunset Swim + Happy Hour
Friday, June 20, 2025
Celebrate the sunset with a swim and Pride Happy Hour at Back on the Beach Café (5–7 p.m.).
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Pride Point Volleyball Tournament
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Community volleyball tournament near Ocean Park.
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Rainbow Family Storytime – Ocean Park Branch Library
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Join us at 2601 Main Street for inclusive storytelling for all ages.
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SaMo Pride Drag Bingo – Solidarity
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Join a lively drag bingo night at 1414 Lincoln Blvd.
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SaMo Pride Kickoff Reception
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
An official welcome celebration at Santa Monica City Hall.
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Sports Day After Party – 1212 3rd Street Promenade
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Unwind and celebrate with drinks and dancing after the games.
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Business Specials

Celebrate SaMo PRIDE – Shore Hotel
Valid through Sunday, June 23, 2025
Enjoy an exclusive rate to commemorate Pride Month, with luxe comfort and coastal views in the heart of Santa Monica.
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Pride Package – Regent Santa Monica Beach
Valid through Sunday, June 30, 2025
A luxury Pride experience featuring breakfast or brunch, DJ nights, Beach Butlers, and complimentary transportation to WeHo Pride events.
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Renegades – Von Lintel Gallery
Exhibit opens Saturday, June 14, 2025
An exhibition by Chloe Sherman, capturing the essence of queer cultural renaissance in 1990s San Francisco through photography.
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The Pride Cookie – Cookie Good
Valid through Saturday, June 28, 2025
Celebrate Pride Month with a colorful cookie packed with rainbow sprinkles, Golden Oreos, white chocolate chips, and a sparkly dip in rainbow sugar crystals.
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Do you have a Pride event or business special to share? Submit here.