June 20, 2025 The Newspaper Serving LGBT Los Angeles

Models of Pride Celebrates 31st Year with Transformative Festival of Love and Acceptance

LGBTQ+ Youth Conference Becomes an Interactive Festival

By Dolores Quintana

The Los Angeles LGBT Center is proud to present Models of Pride and the return of its 31st annual event, now transformed into a jubilant festival of love, acceptance, and joy. For over three decades, Models of Pride has been a cornerstone LGBTQ+ youth conference, and this year, it takes on a new and exciting format to celebrate its long-standing success. Special guests on the Models of Pride stage this year are amazing artists like LGBTQ+ activist and entertainer Dylan Mulvaney, who will be giving the keynote address. The headlining performance will be by singer-songwriter Hayley Kiyoko, with Emmy Award-winning creator Ruba Wilson as the host of the event. 

  • Date: October 14
  • Location: California Science Center, Wallis Annenberg Building
  • Address: 3737 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90007

The Models of Pride Festival promises to be a day filled with entertainment and activities. Attendees can look forward to an all-new venue, exciting interactive events, dancing to the beats of renowned DJs, and captivating live performances. The festival will also feature Chill Lounges, a Resource Center, a College and Job Fair, carnival games, and a variety of delectable food truck options. The best part? Admission is entirely free.

This inclusive event welcomes youth aged 24 and under, as well as their friends and families, to come together in a spirit of celebration and togetherness.

As a vital component of the festival, the Parents and Professionals Institute will offer a unique opportunity for family members, educators, professionals, and all other adult supporters of LGBTQ+ youth to come together in a supportive environment. The day will feature tailored workshops, discussions, valuable resources, and exclusive programming designed to address the specific needs of this important group.
Models of Pride is thrilled to embark on this new chapter, evolving into a joyous festival that honors its rich history while embracing the future. The festival’s mission remains rooted in promoting love, acceptance, and understanding within the LGBTQ+ community.

For more information and to stay updated on the event, please visit https://modelsofpride.org/.

in NEWS
Related Posts

(Video) A Plus Tree: A Steward of Urban Forest Management Across Los Angeles

June 18, 2025

June 18, 2025

For More Information, Go to Aplustree.com For More Information, Go to https://t.co/3PhU1J5wOj pic.twitter.com/1AWITi5NFw — Palisades News (@PalisadesNewsLA) June 19, 2025

Pizza Girl Brings Clean, Classic Italian Pizza to West Hollywood’s Sunset Strip

June 18, 2025

June 18, 2025

Founder Caroline D’Amore opens “Pink and Mortar” shop at Hotel Ziggy Pizza Girl is now open at its new brick-and-mortar...

Foodie Week Returns to Westfield Century City With 10 Days of Irresistible Dining Deals

June 18, 2025

June 18, 2025

25 Restaurants Are Serving Up Exclusive Offers, Prix-Fixe Menus,  Limited-Time Treats Westfield Century City is kicking off its annual Foodie...

Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Trans Youth Healthcare, Clearing Path for More State Restrictions

June 18, 2025

June 18, 2025

Advocates Warn Decision Will Embolden Attacks on Transgender Rights Nationwide. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Tennessee’s ban on...

Trump Administration to Eliminate LGBTQ Youth Crisis Line on July 17

June 18, 2025

June 18, 2025

Advocates Warn Shuttering of 988’s “Press 3” Option Puts Lives at Risk Targeted mental health support for LGBTQ youth is...

Justice Served by the Slice: L.A. Chefs Rally for Pies for Justice Fundraiser

June 18, 2025

June 18, 2025

Sweet, Savory, and Pizza Pies to Support Foster Youth and Civil Rights Chefs and restaurants from across Los Angeles and...

Downtown Santa Monica Goes All Out for Family-Friendly Pride Celebration

June 17, 2025

June 17, 2025

SaMo Pride’s Biggest Celebration: Live Music, LGBTQ+ Vendors, Giveaways Downtown Santa Monica will come alive with color, music, and celebration...

Trump Executive Order Lets VA Doctors Deny Care to Trans Patients or Marital Status

June 17, 2025

June 17, 2025

New VA Policy Tied to Anti-Trans Order May Allow Refusals of Treatment Medical professionals across the Department of Veterans Affairs...

Journalist Files Lawsuit After Being Hit by ‘Less Lethal’ Munition Fired by Sheriff’s Deputies

June 17, 2025

June 17, 2025

LASD Faces Legal Claim After Journalist Wounded at Anti-Ice Rally  Independent photojournalist Nick Stern has filed a civil rights claim...

CAP UCLA’s 2025–26 Season Spotlights Queer Voices, Global Visionaries, and Musical Trailblazers

June 17, 2025

June 17, 2025

The New Lineup Celebrates Boundary-Pushing Performances Across Disciplines The UCLA Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) has announced...

Cedars-Sinai Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Unconscious Man Found in Beverly Grove

June 17, 2025

June 17, 2025

Man Remains Hospitalized After Being Discovered Near Cedars Sinai Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying...

US Marines Temporarily Detain Civilian Near Federal Building in West Los Angeles

June 17, 2025

June 17, 2025

Military Confirms First Known Detention by Active-Duty Troops Deployed by Trump U.S. Marines temporarily detained a civilian near the Wilshire...

Judge Orders NIH to Reinstate LGBTQ+ Health Research Grants Cut Under Trump Policies

June 17, 2025

June 17, 2025

Federal Court Finds Dei-Related Grant Cancellations Unlawful; Ruling Restores Funding Funding for hundreds of medical research projects, including critical studies...

GLAAD and eBay Launch Celebrity Auction for Pride Month, Up for Bid Through June 26

June 16, 2025

June 16, 2025

Exclusive experiences with Shakira, Orville Peck, Andy Cohen, Dylan Efron, and More  GLAAD and eBay have joined forces to launch...

Tyler Malek Celebrates New Ice Cream Cookbook With Sweet Pop-Ups in West Hollywood

June 16, 2025

June 16, 2025

Chef to Appear at Book Soup and Debut Limited-Edition Matcha Sandwich at GGiata Tyler Malek, co-founder and head chef of...