Altadena Pride Walkabout set for Saturday, June 13 (File Photo – Deb Squared Photo)
Altadena Pride, founded in 2021 by town councilmember Nic Arnzen, will celebrate five years of resilience, resistance, and joy this year with its annual free festival.
By Melanie Hooks
Despite a challenging year of rebuilding and healing, this year’s festival will continue. The festivities will begin outside the Altadena Community Center, followed by a group march winding through central Altadena, concluding with the traditional group photo at the Grocery Outlet “Welcome to Altadena” mural.
Attendees will then have the option to join a welcoming interfaith spiritual gathering at the CORE hub before heading to Triangle Park for art, free lunch, and performances. The day concludes with the main event at the newly reopened Altadena Community Center, beginning at 2:00 pm, featuring entertainment, resource tables, a Youth Sanctuary, art, and refreshments.
Each event is designed to stand alone, so participants are welcome to join the full program or attend any individual portion that speaks to them.
Throughout the day, there will be appearances and speeches by surprise guests. As always, all activities, events, and food are free.
Event Schedule
- 10:00 am: Opening Ceremony outside the Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Dr., Altadena, CA 91001
- 10:45 am: Neighborhood walk toward Grocery Outlet for group photo
- 11:00 am: Spiritual gathering at CORE, 2333 Lake Ave
- 12:00 pm: Dance performance followed by free lunch in Triangle Park and Art Alley on Fontanet Way
- 2:00 pm: Main festival opens at the Altadena Community Center
- 5:30 pm: Wrap-up / pack-up begins
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