2025 OC PRIDE FAQ

When is OC Pride 2025?

The OC Pride Parade is on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Step-off will begin around 11:00 AM. Arrive early to get your prime viewing location and catch the pre-parade performance by the OC Pride Dancers!

The OC Pride Festival is on Saturday, September 27, 2025. The hours are 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Where is OC Pride 2025?

This year, both the parade and festival will be held on the magnificent grounds of the famous OC Fair & Event Center.

Wait! OC Pride isn’t free?

That’s right—general admission tickets are just $20. Your ticket helps us create a safe, joyful, and unforgettable Pride experience while supporting year-round, free LGBTQIA+ programs throughout Orange County.

Youth 15 and under and seniors 65+ get in free. These complimentary tickets are available only at the Main Gate at the festival. *Children 13 and under must be accompanied by a guardian or adult.

Where can I get tickets?

General admission and VIP tickets are available for advance purchase here. Online tickets are just $20—save $5 and skip the line by grabbing yours early! Free admission for young people (15 and under) and seniors (65 and older) will be available at the front gate on the day of the festival.

What do I get with my OC Pride Festival General Admission Ticket?

General Admission gets you access to everything that makes OC Pride amazing: over 140 exhibitors, TWO lively stages, Silent Disco, Trans for Real, Artists’ Village, Pride Family Camp, Teen Pride, The Haven: Spiritual Wellness Area, Zero Proof recovery zone, Pride City, delicious food and drinks—and more!

Guests 18 and up can experience the Leather Hall.

What perks do VIPs get?

VIPs get to experience all that OC Pride 2025 has to offer, plus the following:

  • Separate VIP line for speedy festival entry

  • Exclusive VIP lanyard and credential

  • Access to Exclusive VIP Lounge

  • Priority viewing area for stage performances on the Pride Stage

  • Access to select meet and greets

  • It’s the ultimate way to celebrate Pride in style. VIP passes are still available here.

I can no longer attend the festival; can I get a refund?

All tickets are final sale. We can’t wait to celebrate with you rain or shine!

Where can I park?

There is PLENTY of public parking available at the OC Fair & Event Center. Parking is $12 for cars and motorcycles. The venue accepts cash and credit card. Carpooling or rideshare encouraged for the smoothest arrival.

Can I take public transportation to OC Pride?

Yes! The OC Fair & Event Center is served by several OCTA bus routes, and there is a designated drop-off/pick-up area for rideshare services like Uber and Lyft. We encourage guests to use public transportation, carpool, or rideshare—it’s the easiest way to skip traffic and parking fees, and it’s better for the environment. You can plan your trip using the OCTA Trip Planner.

Is it too late to volunteer for OC Pride?

Nope! We’d love to have you join the team. There are still spots available, but they fill up quickly—so don’t wait. Volunteers get free snacks, a free shirt, and a free Pride ticket! Sign up through our online app here today!

What items aren’t allowed at OC Pride?

To keep everyone safe and comfortable, please leave these items at home:

  • Alcohol, Tobacco & Cannabis Products, Illegal Drugs

  • Backpacks and Large Duffel Bags – Except Diaper Bags and Medical Equipment

  • Bikes, Skates, Scooters, and Skateboards

  • Drones or Remote Control Aircraft, Cars, and Toys

  • Flyers, Samples, Giveaways, and Promotional Items

  • Fireworks

  • Laser Pointers

  • Outside Food and Beverages – Except Unopened Disposable Water Bottles

  • All reusable water bottles, canteens, and hydration packs must be empty at the main gate

  • Pets and Other Animals – Except Service Animals

  • Selfie Sticks

  • Weapons of Any Kind, Including Replicas and Toys

All attendees will pass through a security screening, including metal detector and bag check.

Accessibility FAQ

OC LGBTQ+ Pride and the OC Fair & Event Center strive to offer an event that meets the needs of all our guests. This guide provides an overview of our offerings for guests with disabilities and special needs.

What to Expect at OC Pride

  • OC Pride is a large indoor/outdoor event that attracts thousands of attendees. The event features a parade, music and entertainment on two stages, as well as other zones, speakers, resources, exhibitors, food, and more. Alcohol is present.

  • OC Pride is located at the OC Fair & Event Center.

  • OC Pride is ONE day – September 27, 2025

  • The OC Pride Festival is a ticketed event. The OC Pride Parade is free (but parking fees apply).

  • General Admission tickets are $20 online and $25 at the ticket booth. Buy them here.

  • Free tickets are available for volunteers, youth, and seniors. Click here to volunteer!

  • If you need to buy a pass on the day of the festival, tickets are available for purchase online for $20 or in-person at the main gate box office for $25. We accept cash or credit card.

Parking

  • Accessible parking spaces are reserved for patrons with disabilities near the parade viewing area and the admission gate entrance with easy access.

  • Parking is $12.

  • Please remember to display your ID placard in your vehicle’s windshield before parking in any space reserved for people with disabilities.

Entrance Policy

  • Guests requiring accessible entry may enter the VIP/Accessibility queue at the front entrance.

  • Security will be conducting bag searches and will have metal detectors at the entrance.

  • If you have a disability that requires you to bring a prohibited item, such as medication, food, beverages, or certain mobility devices, please let the Security team know when you arrive.

  • If you are not able to pass through a metal detector, please let Security know, and they will provide an alternative for you.

Service Animals

  • Service animals are welcome at OC Fair & Event Center provided they are always on a leash. A member of your party must remain with the animal.

  • Currently, the ADA provides no definition of therapy, comfort, or emotional support service animal and such are not considered service animals and are not permitted at OC Fair & Event Center.

  • Service animal relief areas are any grassy or dirt areas throughout the festival that are out of the way of congested guest traffic. Waste can be discarded in any trash can throughout the festival. Please remember your doggy bags.

Mobility Accessibility Information

  • OC Pride is located at the OC Fair & Event Center. The venue has some grassy areas, but it is largely flat terrain, asphalt road, and cement sidewalk and flooring.

  • Admission booths, exhibit buildings, restrooms, entertainment venues, and exhibitor booths are accessible to guests who use wheelchairs.

  • We encourage guests to bring their own mobility devices, if available.

  • An accessible viewing area for the Pride Stage will be available. Capacity is limited to guests who require accessible seating and their companion.

  • Shady zones, picnic tables, and rest areas will be available throughout the event.

  • Accessible, gender-inclusive restrooms that can accommodate disabled guests and guests in wheelchairs are available throughout the event. The most comfortable restrooms are the newly refurbished facilities in the larger exhibit halls (Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach Los Alamitos Buildings), as well as the two restroom facilities on either side of the Pride Stage in Plaza Pacifica.

Sensory Accessibility Information

  • If you need a sensory break, head on over to Country Meadows, beside the Huntington Beach Building. This outdoor space is home to Teen Pride, Pride Family Camp, the Haven: Spiritual Wellness Space, and some food vendors. There is no amplified sound in this area, and it is removed from all stages.

  • For a sensory friendly party, check out the Club Vibe Silent Disco in the Santa Ana Pavilion.

  • The best times to come to the festival for minimal sensory input and crowds will be from 2 PM to 4 PM on Saturday.

  • Here are some examples of sensory stimulation that you may encounter at OC Pride:

  • Loud noises, including cheering, clapping, music from two stages, announcements, speeches, and people talking

  • Crowds

  • Bright colors

  • Bright and flashing lights at night

  • Dancing and movement

  • Exhibitors speaking to you and giving out items

  • Scents from food vendors and other exhibitors and guests

  • Smoking and vaping are not permitted Communication Accessibility

  • An accessible viewing area for the Pride Stage will be available. Capacity is limited to guests who require accessible seating and their companion.

  • Guests needing access to accessible stage seating (and their companion) can obtain a wristband from the Info Booth (located near Artists’ Village and the VIP Lounge) for ease of accessing the designated spaces.