[PICS] West Hollywood Pride was as hot as the 4th of July

A sense of justice permeated WeHo Pride this year. It was a reminder that Pride isn't just an LGBTQ+ holiday, but an American holiday.

Jun 6, 2024 - 20:00
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[PICS] West Hollywood Pride was as hot as the 4th of July
A gaggle of gays posing at the rainbow entrance of WeHo Pride.
A gaggle of gays posing at the rainbow entrance of WeHo Pride.

A sense of justice permeated WeHo Pride this year. Just a day after Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts and suffered his long overdue legal comeuppance, pop icon Kesha hit the stage of the OUTLOUD music festival in West Hollywood Park.

“This is my first show as a free motherf***ing woman,” Kesha declared, referencing both her aptly titled new song “Freedom” and her legal victory against music producer Dr. Luke. “Anybody else feeling free as f*** tonight?”

Continuing on this theme, Kesha also amended a line from her millennial party bop “Tik Tok” from “Wake in the morning feeling like P-Diddy” to “F*** P-Diddy” in solidarity with Cassie Ventura and her own legal battle against rap mogul Sean Combs. These flourishes were a vibrant reminder that Pride isn’t just an LGBTQ+ holiday but a fundamentally American holiday.

Local Queen Billy Francesca presiding over WeHo Pride.
Local Queen Billy Francesca presiding over WeHo Pride.

On June 28, 1969, the NYPD raided the American gay bar Stonewall Inn, and instead of going meekly with the police, these Americans rose up and fought back against their oppressors, continuing a legacy of rebellion that traces back to the colonists. Stormé DeLarverie, Marsha P Johnson, and all the other drag queens and street hustlers who rioted at Stonewall aren’t just queer heroes; they are American heroes. And Pride is as much a celebration of the American fighting spirit as the Fourth of July.

Local WeHoans Marcus Conover and Nick Angelillis cuddling on Santa Monica Blvd.
Local WeHoans Marcus Conover and Nick Angelillis cuddle on Santa Monica Blvd.

For those of you who missed out this weekend, we snatched some of our favorite images of WeHo Pride, the OUTLOUD music festival, and the myriad parties popping off across the gayborhood.

Photography by Mike Ciriaco

DJ Edward Frame manning the turntables at the Pearl Pool Party at WeHo's Hotel Ziggy.
DJ Edward Frame manned the Pearl Pool Party turntables at WeHo’s Hotel Ziggy.
Victor "Hoops" Tang busting out some impromptu pole dancing at WeHo Pride.
Victor “Hoops” Tang busting out some impromptu pole dancing at WeHo Pride festival.
Sizzling hot talent on WeHo Pride's Summertramp Stage.
Sizzling hot talent on the Summertramp Stage.
Cowboy Carter couture at WeHo Pride
Cowboy Carter couture.
Gurl Power.
Gurl Power.
WeHo daddy posing at Summertramp at West Hollywood Pride
WeHo daddy posing at Summertramp at West Hollywood Pride.
WeHo Pride Mermaid
This WeHo mermaid wants to be a part of your world.
San Vicente
A gay cutie posing on Santa Monica Blvd.
WeHo Fashion
A WeHo fashionista serving lewks at the entrance of WeHo Pride.
Free Mom Hugs!
Free Mom Hugs!
Outsports
A local WeHoan handling balls for Outloud Sports.
A WeHo cutie getting some temporary ink.
A WeHo cutie getting some temporary ink.
Andrew Russell peddling his iconic crowns at WeHo Pride.
Andrew Russell peddling his iconic crowns at WeHo Pride.
Fashion, but make it geek chic.
Fashion, but make it geek chic.

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