Anaheim Pride 2026 / Gay Days Anaheim 2026

Anaheim does not hold its own Pride parade. The main Pride event in the area is OC Pride, which takes place in neighboring Santa Ana, the county seat of Orange County. The parade runs along Third Street through downtown, followed by a street festival with food vendors, a beer garden, live performances and a marketplace. Both the parade and the festival are free.

The event has moved around a bit. For a while the organizers held it at the OC Fair & Events Center in Costa Mesa, citing costs and safety concerns. Community feedback made clear that people wanted Pride out in the streets, free and visible, so OC Pride went back to downtown Santa Ana. The date has not always fallen in June, so check the current announcement before you plan a trip.

In Anaheim itself, Pride is closely tied to Disneyland. Gay Days Anaheim, an independently organized gathering at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, goes back to the late nineties. Participants wear red shirts so they can spot each other among the regular park crowds. Alongside the meetups in the parks there are shows and parties that are ticketed separately. Disneyland has also added its own Pride Nite as part of the Disneyland After Dark series.

The city has made its own gesture: Anaheim changed its rules so the rainbow flag can fly next to the city flag at City Hall during Pride Month. If you want to experience Pride in Orange County, it makes sense to combine Anaheim and Santa Ana, since the two cities border each other.