2026 Pride Festival
Boat Parade • Drag Performers • Live Music • Resource Booths
Celebrate Love, Diversity, and Community at Our Annual PRIDE Festival!
Get ready for a day of joy and unapologetic celebration! Join us on Saturday, August 15th at the Lake Arrowhead Village for our annual PRIDE Festival. Taking place right on the water's edge at Waterfront Park, this event is an all-inclusive and family-friendly gathering designed to bring our entire community together to celebrate love in all its beautiful forms.
Pride Boat Parade & Decorating Contest: Cheer for your favorite boat or be one of the participants of our 2026 Pride Boat Parade! The theme this year is "Pride Through The Decades" so decorate your boat with 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, or 00s style and celebrate your favorite decade! Don't have a boat? Get tickets for the Arrowhead Queen Booze Cruise at 10am or 11am.
Drag Show & Live Music: Make your way over to the main stage from 12pm-3pm for show-stopping performances from beloved local talent and legendary guest drag artists. More music and entertainment provided by local musicians and our favorite DJs!
Community Resource Booths: Connect with local LGBTQ+ organizations, businesses, and allies offering support, education, and community resources.
Balloon Artist + Face Painting + Craft Station: Bring the kids (and the kids at heart!) to get decked out in rainbow colors and festive designs completely free of charge.
Vendor Sign-Up
Whether you're a nonprofit, offering a service, selling art or interesting products, we invite you to join as a vendor. Fill out the form to get started. Participation will be reviewed and approved to avoid duplicate businesses or brands and to ensure a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
2026 Boat Parade
Participate in this year's Pride Boat Parade on Lake Arrowhead and let's make this the biggest year yet! Register for free below. Don't have a boat? Get tickets to the Lake Arrowhead Queen Booze Cruise at 11am to lead the parade!
Your Support Helps Us Keep Pride Free and All-Inclusive
We are incredibly proud to offer this event completely free of charge to the public. However, we rely on the generous support of our community to make it happen year after year. Your donations, sponsorships, and support are exactly what allow us to create this safe, joyful, and inclusive space without charging admission. By supporting us, you ensure that everyone has the opportunity to celebrate PRIDE.
