Riverside LGBTQ+ Pride

Street Clean Up - Merrill Ave
2023-05-13 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | VIP Nightclub & Restaurant, 3673 Merrill Ave, Riverside, CA, 92506, United States
Riverside LGBTQ+ Pride has adopted Merrill Avenue and we need your help to keep it litter free. Join us for our street clean up every other month!

The Great American Cleanup Edition

For the May 13, 2023 clean up, it will be officially part of The Great American Cleanup day by Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful. All volunteers will receive a complimentary t-shirt, and eligible for complimentary lunch at the Greater Riverside Chamber of Commerce (3985 University Ave. Riverside, CA 92501).

Rally Spot

We will be meeting at VIP Nightclub and Restaurant parking lot.

What to bring

Trash bags, pickers and gloves will be provided. We will also have water jugs available. Please bring your own water bottles, sunscreen and hats.

Street Clean Up - Merrill Ave
2023-05-13 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-03-12 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-12-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-10-01 09:00 - 11:00 | VIP Nightclub & Restaurant, 3673 Merrill Ave, Riverside, CA, 92506, United States
Riverside LGBTQ+ Pride has adopted Merrill Avenue and we need your help to keep it litter free. Join us for our street clean up every other month!

Rally Spot

We will be meeting at VIP Nightclub and Restaurant parking lot.

What to bring

Trash bags, pickers and gloves will be provided. We will also have water jugs available. Please bring your own water bottles, sunscreen and hats.

Volunteer Meet and Greet
2023-05-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Sycamore Highlands Park, 5777 Fair Isle Dr, Riverside, CA, 92507, United States
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming volunteer meet and greet! As a valued member of our community, we believe that you have the passion and dedication to make a real difference in the lives of those around you.

We will be answering all these questions:

Who is Riverside LGBTQIA+ Pride?

What are the opportunities?

What is the process?

We encourage you to bring a friend or family member who may also be interested in volunteering with us. Light refreshments will be provided.

Please RSVP below by 5/3/2023 to let us know if you can attend. We look forward to seeing you there!

RivPride @ Walk with the Animals 2023
2023-04-29 09:00 - 13:00 | Fairmount Park, 2601 Fairmount Blvd, Riverside, CA, 92501, United States
This is a partner event that Riverside LGBTQ+ Pride will be attending.

Over the last three decades, Walk with the Animals has served as the Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center’s most important fundraising event. This year we will be back at the beautiful Fairmount Park on Saturday, April 29, 2023. We invite you to not only join us for the walk around the Park, but for activities including a pancake breakfast, Pop-Up Dog Park, vendor village, pet contests, kids zone, beer garden and so much more! Join us for a festive atmosphere celebrating the special bond between animals and people.

Learn More

Volunteer at the Riverside LGBTQ+ Pride Booth

March for Queer & Trans Youth Autonomy
2023-03-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Back to the Grind, 3575 University Ave, Riverside, California, 92501, United States
Join Riverside LGBTQ+ Pride and march in solidarity with Queer Youth Assemble in DC for the Queer & Trans Youth Autonomy March on Fri, Mar 31 @ 4 PM.

It's time we collectively advocate for Trans & Queer youth as one. We will assemble outside of Back to the Grind in downtown Riverside, and march towards Riverside City Hall. Then, we will listen to a few different speakers on the issues facing trans and queer youth today.

Speakers

Councilmember Erin Edwards, Ward 1, Riverside City Council

Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes, District 58, California State Assembly

Congressman Mark Takano, District 39 California, US House of Representatives

Joy Silver, Riverside County Democratic Party Chair

Steff Warsinski, Transgender Health & Wellness Center Board Secretary

Councilmember Erin Edwards

Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes

Congressman Mark Takano

Party Chair Joy Silver

Board Secretary Steff Warsinski

Check out https://riverside.lgbt/qya-march to sign this list of demands.

Let us know you are coming!

Facebook

MeetUp

Eventbrite

Transgender Day of Visibility Panel
2023-03-28 13:30 - 15:00 | Virtual
Riverside LGBTQ+ Pride is co-hosting this panel with Community Advocating for Gender & Sexuality Issues (CAGSI)

Join us virtually for a discussion on trans visibility where our panelists speak on their experiences as trans folks living in the IE.

RivPride @ Trans Pride 2023 by Trans Health and Wellness Center
2023-03-26 11:00 - 17:00 | Francis Stevens Park, 500 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, United States
This is a partner event that Riverside LGBTQ+ Pride will be attending.

Trans Pride 2023, an event that focuses on celebrating Transgender, Gender Diverse and Intersex Equality and Equity. Organizations and Businesses that believe in this will come together to show their support for marginalized communities that have been systemically oppressed. This year Trans Pride 2023 will be held the day after LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week

During Trans Pride 2023, THWC will also host their first career fair to “Empower and Employ” Transgender, Gender Diverse and Intersex job seekers.

Volunteer at Riverside LGBTQ+ Pride's Booth

Cosmic Bowling Returns!
2023-03-18 21:00 - 23:00 | Arlington Lanes, 7100 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA, 92503, United States
🎳 Cosmic bowling with PRIDE returns in 2023 🎳

Cosmic Bowling with Pride 2022

Last year's sold out event returns in 2023! Join Riverside LGBTQ+ Pride under the neon lights for a night of cosmic bowling at Arlington Lanes! Tickets are $20 per person, or $120 for entire lane.

Each ticket includes:

2 hours of bowling

Shoes rental

Access to swag table

A portion of every ticket sold helps fund the upcoming Riverside LGBTQ+ Pride Festival in September 2023! 6 people per lane, smaller groups may be matched with new friends. Check-in opens at 8pm.

Come out and join us for a night of COSMIC fun and Pride. This event will sell out so don't wait! Get Tickets below.

Ticket sales are subject to our Terms of Service.

RivPride @ Youth United Conference by TruEvolution
2023-03-11 08:30 - 15:00 | UC Riverside Student Success Center, 900 University Ave, Riverside, California, 92521, United States
This is a partner even that Riverside LGBTQ+ Pride is participating in.

The Youth United Conference was instituted to create an advocacy platform to identify and address the needs of LGBTQ youth in the Inland Empire. Youth United gathers LGBTQ youth from across the Inland Empire for an annual convening of leadership, fellowship and activism. Addressing the mental and sexual health topics that most affect LGBTQ youth, this conference provides a safe and healing space for LGBTQ youth in the region.

To attend the event as a student, vendor, presenter, chaperone, volunteer, or sponsor, scan the QR in the image above. Signed Permission Slip is required for student attendance.

Riverside LGBTQ+ Pride will be leading two workshops, participate in the resource fair and a panel. Come join us!

RivPride @ Out at the Fair® - Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival
2023-02-18 10:00 - 22:00 | Riverside County Fair Grounds, 82-503 Highway 111, Indio, California, 92201, United States
This is a partner event that Riverside LGBTQ+ Pride is attending.

Save the date because we have a date at #OATF – Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival! Join us as OATF welcome them into the Out at the Fair® family on Saturday, February 18, 2023, all day on the Pageant Stage. OATF® is the official LGBTQ+ festival of the Fair industry filled with a full day of Family-Friendly entertainment.

Stop by the OATF® Booth for a free rainbow flag (while supplies last). Join OATF at the Pageant Stage starting at 10am until 10pm for a full day of family-friendly entertainment including the Glam Show!

Gates open at 10am and Out at the Fair® is included with your general admission Fair ticket.

Riverside LGBTQ+ Pride will have a booth at the fair. We're looking for volunteers to help us staff the booth. Volunteering will grant you access to the fair for the whole day for free, so you're welcome to check out the rest of the fair when it's not your shift. Click the button below to sign up!

Volunteer at our Booth

Out at the Fair Facebook Event

Riverside County Fair Website

Miracle on Court St.
2022-12-20 16:00 - 20:00 | Miracle on Court St., 349 N. E Street, San Bernardino, California, United States
Join Rainbow Pride Youth Alliance & Friends as they host City of San Bernardino's Miracle on Court Street in Downtown San Bernardino.

Ice Skating ($5/30 mins, pre-registration)Free Arts & CraftsLive CarolersCOVID-19 Mobile Vaccine ClinicHIV & STD TestingFree Hot Cocoa & Sweet Treats

Riverside Pride HoliGay 2022
2022-12-11 16:00 - 19:00 | Towngate Community Center, 13100 Arbor Park Ln, Moreno Valley, California, 92553, United States
Join us this holiday season in a casual and warm gathering. In the spirit of giving, 50% of ticket sales will go towards a fund setup by Riverside LGBTQ+ Pride to benefit local LGBTQ+ social groups and charities. Details on how to apply for this fund will be released later.

What can you expect?

😋 Food and drinks

Appetizers and hor dourves, with vegan options

1 drink included in each ticket, additional available for purchase

🎵 Music and drag show

Music and dancing

Drag show to close the event

Athena Kills

Whisper

Athena Kills

Whisper

❄️ Make your own ornaments

Materials will be provided for you to decorate your own ornaments

Create your own memory

🍪 Decorate gingerbread cookies

Blank gingerbread cookies and edible decorations will be provided

🎲 Lawn games

Outdoor space will have a few lawn games to stretch and breath in the fresh holiday air

🎄 Best holiday day outfit contest

Casual contest of best holiday day outfit

Be creative, no rules

Prize: $25 Amazon gift card

Winner to be announced in drag show

Join us and help us give back to the community!

Bobaween - Boba Mixer
2022-10-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Boba Tea House, 767 W Blaine St., Riverside, CA, 92507, United States
Stop by to celebrate Bobaween with Riverside Pride and Boba Tea House! Come enjoy some delicious food and drinks to start off the Halloween weekend! Costumes are encouraged!

Latina Festival
2022-10-08 13:00 - 19:00 | Ed Hales Park, 5th St & N 5th St, Redlands, California, 92373, United States
This is an event hosted by a partner, NOT Riverside LGBTQ+ Pride.

Performances

DJ NataliasixLeandra RoseJo Quinones, Learn to Salsa

Trans Pride OC 2022
2022-09-24 12:00 - 2022-09-25 17:00 | LGBTQ Center OC, 1605 N Spurgeon St, Santa Ana, California, 92701, United States
This is an event hosted by a partner, not Riverside LGBTQ+ Pride.

OC Trans Pride is a FREE 2-day event planned by the LGBTQ Center OC’s

Trans* Committee. This year’s theme is Blossoming to show the beauty within the trans* community and celebrate the joy the community feels The buds that are blossoming through outreach, resources, education, and events such as OC Trans Pride.

September 24th, 12-6PM, Mess Hall (Tustin)

Resource booths, workshops/panels, and rock painting!

September 25th, 12-5PM Frida Cinema (Santa Ana)

Live performances, glam closet, and binder closet!

Our theme this year is centered around BLOSSOMING as individuals and community:

While our years are faced with hardships, in which we learn resilience and gallantry, there calls a time for moments of rest and reflection. The transgender community is often expected to create their own spaces for free. It is within these spaces, much like any community, we find our moments of peace, Trans Pride provides rest.

It provides connections.

It provides community and reminds us that we are not alone in our journey.

The transgender journey is one of reinvention. And in each version of ourselves that we share, we are often met with resistance; small moments of true acceptance and understanding feel rare but invaluable.

In these small moments of acceptance, we reenergize and grow.

We want to spend our time of rest this year in a wash of acceptance.

We will reflect on our growth together and celebrate each other.

And we will bloom. Together.

Join us for live entertainment, resources, law games, food for purchase at the Mess Hall food court, workshops, and so much more!

**COVID-19 response: To keep the safety of our staff, volunteers, and community members, we will be requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test taken 48 hours prior event upon entry.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!

OC Trans Pride 2022 “Blossoming” is accepting volunteers for our event! You can sign up using this link here to express your interest in helping us make this day of celebration and community happen!

To join the Trans Committee or for more information please fill out our interest form at bit.ly/octranspride_volunteer

Riverside's Inland Empire Pride Festival 2022
2022-09-04 13:00 - 21:00 | Riverside Municipal Auditorium, 3485 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, California, United States
Sun, Sept 4, 2022 | 1-9 PM PTRiverside Municipal Auditorium

Rainbow Donor

Eric Plascencia

Gold Sponsors

Applications

Sign up for our monthly newsletter

Follow us on social media everywhere @RiversideLGBTQ

RSVP on our Facebook event

All information on this page subject to change.

Table of Contents

Overview

Mission

Location

Elements

Entertainment

Educational and Cultural

Youth Zone

Accessibility

Public Health

Overview

#PRIDE is in Riverside! Join us for a day of celebration, elevation, and reflection. You will enjoy performances by unique entertainers, dance to the beat of up-and-coming LGBTQIA+ performers, learn about LGBTQIA+ history, and enjoy the company of LGBTQIA+ oriented and friendly organizations and companies.

This is an all-ages FREE event. We have a youth zone dedicated for youth 17 and under.

Riverside LGBTQ+ Pride is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity, 100% volunteer-powered. We cannot succeed without our dedicated volunteers and the community's support.

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Youth Zone Sponsor

Additional Donors

Chris Rashidian · John Henderson

Media Partner

Mission

The mission of the festival will be to give our communities a safe and fully inclusive place to celebrate their true selves, educate about LGBTQ+ issues and history, commemorate those who came before us and who have sacrificed for progress, and illuminate our current community to increase visibility and shine a light on those making change.

Location

The festival will be at the historic Riverside Municipal Auditorium. Located in downtown Riverside. We're buying out the venue and so the entire space will be PRIDE!

Exterior

Music Hall

Courtyard

Elements

More details will be released as we get closer to the event. Stay tune to this space for links to more details!

Main Stage Entertainment

Exhibitors

Artist Showcase

Youth Zone (17 and under)

Food & Beverage

DJ and dancing out in the open areas

Info & Merchandise

Entertainment Line Up

Here is our complete line up for the festival! Follow us on social media @RiversideLGBTQ for actual show time announcements for each performer.

@theonlymayhem

@thapeoplesqueen

@foreignskrilla

@saygoej

@lyricallyaware

@nebuyaystyles

@athenakillsofficial

@thegroans

@sol_life_house

@djkontrolfreak

@sirens_rhythmbeatz_andheelz

@arrlomusic

@pulpvixenband

@respite_band

Educational and Cultural Content

Panels, speakers, artist showcase, LGBTQ history. Follow us on social media @RiversideLGBTQ for announcements!

Youth Zone

Our Youth Zone is designed and will be operated by Rainbow Pride Youth Alliance for youth under 18! Elements include:

Queer history education and coloring table

Giant Jenga

Totes decorating

Nintendo Switch playing station

Interactive game table

Free library reading area

Photobooth

Make-you-own-button station

Accessibility

The venue is ADA accessible. There will be reserved seating area in front of stage for those who need it. Spoken content on stage will have ASL interpreters.

Public Health

Riverside LGBTQ+ Pride will monitor public health issues and adjust our event as needed. This includes COVID-19 precautions, as well as MPX (Monkeypox). We are taking MPX seriously. Stay informed and learn more.

The Riverside's Inland Empire Pride festival is a smoke-free event.

RSVP on our Facebook event!

Sponsors and Vendors Application

Riverside Pride Pool Party
2022-07-24 12:00 - 15:00 | Islander Park Pool, 3794 Mt. Vernon, Riverside, California, 92507, United States
MAKE A SPLASH – July 24 – 12 – 3 PM

This is an all-ages event.

Come join us for our very first LGBTQ+ pool party! Fun in the sun with Riverside Pride in a safe place for all – tickets include lunch, games, volleyball, swag and more.

Pool is ADA accessible. Get your tickets now, they WILL sell out and will not be available at the gate.

Thank you Portillo's for donating all the food for this event!

Tickets are no longer available. See you at the pool!

Street Clean Up - Merrill Ave
2022-07-23 09:00 - 11:00 | VIP Nightclub & Restaurant, 3673 Merrill Ave, Riverside, CA, 92506, United States
Riverside LGBTQ+ Pride is adopting Merrill Avenue and we need your help to keep it litter free! As a thank you for helping keep Riverside beautiful, anyone volunteering for the full two-hour will get free admission to our pool party the next day Sunday 7/24 12-3pm at Islander Park Pool.

Thank you for helping us Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful!

Rally Spot

We will be meeting at VIP Nightclub and Restaurant parking lot.

What to bring

Trash bags, pickers and gloves will be provided. We will also have water jugs available. Please bring your own water bottles, sunscreen and hats.

Drag Bingo @ VIP Nightclub Benefiting Riverside Pride
2022-07-14 19:00 - 23:00, 2022-07-07 19:00 - 23:00, 2022-06-30 19:00 - 23:00
BINGHEAUX! YOU WIN! Join Nebuer Styles at VIP Nightclub and play your heart out for the biggest BingHEAUX and fabulous prizes! $10 buys you an entire night of gamecards, fun and proceeds benefit Riverside Pride! Ages 21+

$4 Well Drinks$5 Shots

Inland Skate Club and Riverside Pride Sunday Skate
2022-06-26 15:00 - 21:00 | Fairmount Park Amphitheatre, 2601 Fairmount Blvd, Riverside, California, 92503, United States
Join us and Inland Skate Club for a Sunday Skate Pride celebration at Fairmount Park’s Amphitheater on Locust St.! We’ll be there from 3pm til dark and you’ll have all the wonderful vendors from @vegandepot_riverside to explore and get your grub on!

Riverside Pride Masquerade Gayla
2022-06-25 18:00 - 23:00 | Crestmore Manor, 4600 Crestmore Rd, Jurupa Valley, CA, 92509, United States
Tickets are no longer available for this event. Thank you!

Join us for a night of fabulous BLACK-TIE ELEGANZA at the magical Crestmore Manor estate!June 25, 6 – 11 PM

Thank You To Our Sponsors and Donors!

Cellar Door Bookstore

Morongo Casino Resort & Spa

Glen Ivy Hot Springs

Los Angeles Dodgers

Prima J

Ontario Mills

Debra Tate

FOX Theatre

About Crestmore Manor

Crestmore Manor is a 10,830 square-foot colonial-style mansion built in the mid 1950's. This historic landmark is a much-desired location for any type of event. Some highlights of the well-manicured grounds include brick paving, an expansive lawn, majestic old shade trees, a picturesque pond, and a scenic courtyard.

Crestmore Manor, photos from https://www.rivcoparks.org/crestmore-manor/

The night of eleganza will include…

Food and Drinks

An elegant dinnerChampagne at your tableHors d'oeuvresCash bar

Entertainment and Programming

Riverside Pride Awards CeremonyDrag showLive DJ & dancingSilent Auction with curated art and pieces from local LGBTQ+ artists and donorsPhoto ops in our photo booth

Featuring Live Music by Arrlo

Arrlo is a Las Vegas based trans-fronted alternative indie group (@arrlomusic)

The Fabulous Drag Performers

Melody Sings

Diva Dean

Kelly K Doll

Mayday

About the Riverside Pride Awards Ceremony

Riverside Pride is excited to honor individuals that have made positive contributions towards the advancement of LGBTQ+ equality and advocacy in the Inland Empire Region. Award winners will be celebrated at this Gayla. Nominees are evaluated on the basis of leadership and commitment to the LGBTQ+ community.

Programming Schedule

6:00 – 7:00Cocktail Hour7:00Dinner Served7:15 – 7:30Opening Remarks7:30 – 7:50Riverside Pride Awards Ceremony7:50 – 8:00Guest Speaker – Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes8:00 – 9:00Drag Performances9:00 – 9:30Live Music by Arrlo9:30 – 11:00DJ MattProgramming subject to change

LUX tables are sold out. Individual tickets are still available! This is a black-tie event – “eleganza” attire and a masquerade mask is highly recommended!

Sex After Dark: An Inland Empire Sexual Health Fair
2022-06-24 18:00 - 23:00 | The Garcia Center for the Arts, 536 West 11th Street, San Bernardino, California, 92410, United States
This is a partner event not hosted by Riverside Pride.

Borrego Health invites you to join us and our community partners for our first ever Sex After Dark: An Inland Empire Sexual Health Resource Fair. Coinciding with National HIV Testing Day on June 27th this event invites community members to join us in creating awareness around HIV prevention, PrEP, and sexual wellness.

Listed below is some of the resources, activities and vendors:

Free HIV and Hep C testing offered by TruEvolutionVarious resources including: Planned Parenthood, Foothill AIDS Project, Indian Health, CAGSI, Rainbow Pride Youth Alliance, and more!Art VendorsMusicFree Screen Printing by Skool BoizFree FoodFree Condom BarDrag Performances by Athena Kills and Anita Rose

Vendor Sign-Up: https://forms.office.com/r/K7KW0kk1iT

Volunteers Sign-up: https://forms.office.com/r/X0eLtLhtLp

Borrego Health and it's partners strive for this event to celebrate people from all walks of life. Our staff has made great efforts to make sure this event is safe space for people regardless of their gender, race or color, sexuality, disability status, national origin, and/or religion.
