In honor of Pride Month, the Fullerton Museum Center is hosting three days of activities leading into its fifth annual Pride Fest celebration in Downtown Fullerton this weekend.
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The free festival will include vendors, food trucks, a beer garden, two live music stages, and more.
“It’s part of our mission to create a safe space for the community to see themselves reflected, not just in the artwork, but in the cultural events,” said Fullerton Museum’s Executive Director Elvia Rubalcava. “I think last year we had over 3,000 people.”
“This year, we’re expecting a really good crowd,” she added. “I think it’s going to be our biggest one yet.”
The Be You Fullerton Pride Fest will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, at the Fullerton Downtown Plaza, 125 E. Wilshire Ave., next to the museum, and is open to the public for all ages. Attendees are invited to kick off the festivities with the bike parade, which will roll through downtown starting at 1 p.m. from Wilshire Street and Raymond Avenue.
A cosplay fashion show begins at 3:15 p.m. on the Wilshire Street Stage, where participants are encouraged to show off their creativity and self-expression by bringing their favorite characters to life. Various music groups will headline both stages throughout the day.
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The Main Plaza Stage will be hosted by MC and drag queen Jewels Long Beach, featuring performances by MenAlive, Orange County’s largest gay men’s chorus, Mariachi Arco Iris de Los Angeles, Santa Ana–based dance studio Soul on Fire, DJ Confetti, and a group drag performance.
Down the road on Wilshire Street, drag queen Alessandra Divine will take the mic with Bread n Butter, a jazz group, followed by a duo drag performance and sets from indie punk band Jurupa and punk band Potential Lunatics.
“We have a little bit of everything,” Rubalcava said. “It’s a very family-friendly event. But first and foremost, we put this event on to honor and acknowledge and celebrate the LGBT-plus community.”
Pride Fest will also pay tribute to Fullerton Councilmember Ahmad Zahra, who organizers say has supported the museum and the event since its earliest days, as this marks his final year on the City Council.
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Leading up to Saturday, locals are encouraged to bring their friends and attend:
- Pride Night Market and Beer Garden on Thursday, June 4, from 4 to 8 p.m.
- Light the Mic, an open mic night held during the Downtown Fullerton Art Walk, on Friday, June 5, from 6:45 to 9:30 p.m.