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Long Beach Pride Parade Uplifts Joy, Unity and Community Spirit
By Staff Writer
Published on Fri, May 23, 2025
Ocean Boulevard and the streets of Downtown Long Beach were filled with celebration and color as the 2025 Long Beach Pride Parade lit up the city this past Sunday. Thousands of people came together to cheer on a vibrant mix of Long Beach’s LGBTQ+ community and allies, performers, floats, community groups and businesses in a joyful show of unity and pride.
This year’s parade, hosted by the City of Long Beach and co-sponsored with the Port of Long Beach and Long Beach Council District 2, proved to be an unforgettable event. The energy was electric from start to finish, with residents and visitors lining the streets to celebrate.
People of all ages, both residents and visitors, took part in the festivities, from families waving flags to longtime parade-goers who return year after year. With such a diverse turnout, the event was a true reflection of Long Beach’s inclusive spirit and long-standing support for equality. The parade also offered opportunities for local organizations and businesses to get involved, adding to the strong sense of community pride that defines Long Beach.
Long Beach Pride Parade
This year’s Grand Marshals, listed below, helped make the day even more special:
- Morris Kight Political Grand Marshal – Second District Councilwoman Cindy Allen
- Whitey Littlefield Community Bridge Building Grand Marshal – Carolyn Caldwell
- Robert Crow Grand Marshal and Celebrity Grand Marshal – Jennifer Kumiyama
- Marilyn Barlow Grand Marshal – founding members of It’s a Drag to Give Debra Kahookele, Josie Quiros, Rocio Rached and Isa Rached, who sadly passed away on Jan. 2, 2025
- Judith Doyle Grand Marshal – Pastor Tony Carreras from Christ Chapel Long Beach
- Dr. Robert Garcia Youth Grand Marshal – Alex Malleis-Sternberg
Each one brought a powerful story and strong connection to the community. Their presence added meaning to an already moving day and reminded everyone of the progress made and the work still ahead.
The 2025 Pride Parade wasn’t just a great day out, it was a celebration of love, resilience and the community’s ongoing commitment to inclusion.
