Β Christopher Street West AssociationΒ (CSW) β the 501(c)3 nonprofit that has produced the iconicΒ LA PrideΒ celebration for more than 50 years β announced today that global iconΒ Ricky MartinΒ will headlineΒ LA Pride in the Park, with additional artists to be unveiled. As the first openly gay Latin artist to take center stage at the highly-anticipated Pride event of the year, this marks Martin's first-ever headliner Pride performance. LA Pride in the Park will return to theΒ Los Angeles State Historic ParkΒ onΒ Saturday, June 8. Across 20 acres and with a capacity for 25,000, LA Pride in the Park is one of the most sought-after and largest Official Pride concerts in the country. Additionally, the official theme for this yearβs Pride season is βPower in Pride,β which celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community's ability to live authentically.
General Admission and VIP Passes are now available to purchase atΒ lapride.org.Β
βI am thrilled to be headlining LA Pride in the Park because it's an incredible opportunity to celebrate love, diversity, and equality,β saidΒ Martin. βLA Pride is a testament to the power of community, the power of visibility, and the power of standing up for our rights. Being part of this vibrant community fills me with pride and purpose.β
βWith his electrifying stage presence and chart-topping hits, Ricky Martin has long been an inspiration to millions around the world,β saidΒ Gerald Garth, board president of CSW/LA Pride. βHis participation in LA Pride in the Park goes beyond mere entertainment; it symbolizes a powerful affirmation of queer Latin identity and a celebration of diversity within the LGBTQ+ community. We cannot wait to be βLivinβ La Vida Locaβ while beaming with Pride!βΒ