Long Beach Pride parade rages on after festival’s shock cancellation
The Long Beach Pride Parade proceeded as planned despite the last-minute cancellation of the accompanying Pride Festival. City officials canceled the festival due to missing paperwork and inspection failures, but organized alternative events to maintain the celebratory spirit. Political figures, including gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra, participated in the parade, emphasizing the importance of equality and community resilience.
- ▪The Long Beach Pride Parade took place on Sunday under the theme 'Fearless and Free'.
- ▪City officials canceled the Pride Festival due to missing paperwork and inspection failures.
- ▪Xavier Becerra, a candidate for Governor of California, participated in the parade and advocated for LGBTQ+ rights.
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Metro Long Beach Pride parade rages on after festival’s shock cancellation By Nina Joudeh Published May 17, 2026, 8:35 p.m. ET Undeterred by the shocking, last-minute cancellation of the city’s annual Pride Festival, Long Beach’s Pride Parade roared forward Sunday. The event marched on along Ocean Blvd — kicking off at 10 a.m. as planned under this year’s “Fearless and Free” theme, celebrating resilience, authenticity, and equality — despite city officials pulling the plug on the 43rd annual Long Beach Pride Festival on Friday because of missing paperwork and inspection failures. 5 City officials pulled the plug on the 43rd annual Long Beach Pride Festival on Friday over missing paperwork and inspection failures.
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