LONG BEACH PRIDE one of the nation’s longest-running and most celebrated LGBTQ+ events, proudly announces “Fearless and Free” as the official theme for its 2026 celebration, an empowering call to action that honors resilience, authenticity, and the unapologetic pursuit of equality.
The 2026 festivities will kick off at Marina Green Park with Teen Pride on Friday, May 15, followed by the Long Beach Pride Festival on May 16–17, culminating in the iconic Pride Parade along Ocean Boulevard on Sunday, May 17.
For decades, Long Beach Pride™ has elevated themes that reflect the evolving spirit of the LGBTQ+ movement. Building on the momentum of 2024’s “Rhythm of the Rainbow” and 2025’s “The Power of Community,” this year’s theme responds to a growing climate of division and intolerance with a powerful message of courage and liberation.
“It is in moments like these, when fear and division attempt to silence us, that our community must rise with even greater strength,” said Tonya Martin, President of Long Beach Pride™. “Fearless and Free is a reminder that our unity is our power, and that living authentically and without fear is the truest expression of freedom. Our community continues to lead with resilience, proving that every voice matters.”