Canadian Pacific Kansas City Celebrates Community at 50th Pacific Pride Festival
- The Pacific Pride Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary on August 23, 2025, emphasizing resilience and unity in the LGBTQ+ community.
- The festival will feature over 30 performances, including drag superstar Jessica Wild, and activities for all ages.
- The Pacific Pride Foundation promotes community engagement, ensuring the festival is free and open to everyone.
Celebrating Community and Resilience: The Pacific Pride Festival
The Pacific Pride Festival, organized by the Pacific Pride Foundation, prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary on August 23, 2025, at Chase Palm Park Field in Santa Barbara. This year’s theme, “Rooted in Pride: Embracing Our Past – Empowering Our Future,” encapsulates the essence of resilience and unity within the LGBTQ+ community. The festival aims not only to honor the rich history of the LGBTQ+ movement but also to look forward to a future filled with empowerment and inclusivity. As part of this milestone celebration, the event will feature a diverse lineup of over 30 performances, including the much-anticipated appearance by drag superstar Jessica Wild from RuPaul's Drag Race.
The festival is designed to be an inclusive and vibrant celebration for all ages, featuring a variety of activities and entertainment options. Attendees can expect live music from Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles, the world's first LGBTQ+ mariachi band, alongside local talents such as Samulous and the Santa Barbara Gay Men's Chorus. The festival atmosphere is further enhanced by live DJs, a dedicated Family Zone with a Kids Stage, and a 21+ Beer & Wine Garden. With more than 70 vendors and food trucks, the festival promises a rich array of culinary delights and community resources, ensuring that everyone can find something to enjoy while celebrating diversity and solidarity.
Julio Roman, Executive Director of the Pacific Pride Foundation, highlights the festival's significance as a space for visibility, love, and unity among the LGBTQ+ community and their allies. As the event approaches, the foundation encourages community engagement and participation, emphasizing that the festival is free and open to everyone. The Pacific Pride Foundation maintains an active online presence, providing updates and schedules via their website and social media channels. With a dedicated media tent for coverage, the festival invites media outlets to join in and help amplify the voices and stories of the LGBTQ+ community during this essential celebration.
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