Sunday • June 2 • 11 AM • Wheelchair Accessible • FREE
(Parade viewing info and map below)
(Photos ©Batin Photography)
Although Pride is not directly centered on racial and economic justice (our North Stars at SURJ Santa Cruz County), we celebrate and uplift it each year in acknowledgement of the sad truth that queer and trans people of color are some of the most marginalized in our society and many suffer extreme discrimination, harassment, and abuse. It was our desire to create greater acceptance and more safe spaces in our community that led to the first Rainbow Defense Coalition last year. Members of the coalition show up at Drag Storytimes, LGBTQ+ events, and also BIPOC events where the organizers would like to have some friendly allies keeping an eye out for anything that might disrupt the mood.
If you would like to be a part of this amazing group, please fill out this form. We ask that you volunteer at two events per year. We will provide any necessary training. And we will have a contingent in the Pride Parade, so come say hello!
For more info about the many Pride events happening this month, please click here.
“Cheer on our Grand Marshals, watch cheerleaders, listen to bands and view a wide variety of contingents making up the largest LGBTQ+ Pride parade on the Central Coast. The Santa Cruz Pride parade and festival celebrates the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning Plus) community in Santa Cruz County. The parade and festival is a safe and inclusive space for the queer community and their allies. You are welcome to be who you are and join the organizations, allies, supportive groups, churches, candidates, ensembles, performers, parents, children to show your pride, activism, enthusiasm and love.”
— Santa Cruz Pride
Showing Up for Racial Justice-Santa Cruz County, CA 
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