CalPride Brings 12 Pride Events to the Central Valley This June
By Jessica Parman
By Jessica Parman
Since 2015, CalPride—formerly known as the LGBTQ+ Collaborative—has grown from a small grassroots hub in Stanislaus County to a multi-county network serving 2SLGBTQIA+ community members across Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Tuolumne, Calaveras, Amador, and Mariposa counties. Our work centers intersectional advocacy, transparent education, and trauma-informed care, rooted in equity, empathy, diversity, and social justice.
This year, we’re celebrating Pride Month 2025 with twelve events uplifting queer joy and community power through live music, drag performances, BBQ, resources, and art.
CalPride Stanislaus
June 7 – Turlock Pride (10 AM–2 PM, Donnelly Park)
June 14 – Ceres Pride (10 AM–2 PM, Ceres-Whitmore Park)
June 21 – Gender Expression Event (1 PM–5 PM, Splash Modesto Parking Lot)
June 21 – Pride Bingo & Pre-Pride Party (6 PM–9 PM, Splash Bar Modesto)
June 28 – Waterford Pride (10 AM–2 PM, Beard Park)
June 28 – What A Drag! Season 3 (6:30 PM, Gallo Center for the Arts)
Executive Director Roman Scanlon will be making his drag debut alongside mentor and Havs of Cvltt performer, Magnifique! Tickets are available at https://tickets.galloarts.org.
CalPride Valle Central
June 14 – CalPride at The Partisan (5 PM, The Partisan)
June 21 – Merced Pride Prom (5 PM–11 PM, Merced Multicultural Arts Center)
June 22 – Merced Pride BBQ (10 AM–3 PM, Applegate Park)
Executive Director Katalina Zambrano will perform at select events—catch her while you can!
CalPride Sierras
June 1 – Sonora Pride (12 PM–5 PM, Motherlode Fairgrounds)
June 21 – Coulterville Pride (12 PM–5 PM, Coulterville Park)
Sept 21 – Murphys Pride in the Park (12 PM–5 PM, Murphys Community Park)
Sept 25 – Hops & Glitter Fundraiser (4 PM–9 PM, Around the Horn Brewing Co. and Restaurant)
Executive Director Morgan Rain will spearhead events featuring local bands, BBQ, drag performances, and plenty of fun for the community!
Let’s gather, celebrate, and uplift each other—because our Pride is your Pride, too.
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