SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
It's the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, and Sacramento Pride is returning this year with a two-day festival to commemorate the event.
The Sacramento LGBT Community Center organizes Sacramento Pride every year, but 2019 will mark the first year California formally recognized June as LGBT Pride month
What is Sacramento Pride?
Sacramento Pride is an event organized every year by Sacramento's LGBT Community Center.
Tyler Bertao, who is the event director, said the intention behind adding one more day and having family-friendly events was to expand Sacramento Pride beyond a day of partying.
This year’s festival entry ticket will provide access to a concert that will span both days. Across three stages, the concert portion of the event is scheduled to have up to 54 music acts, including Lizzo, who will be the headlining act.
What to expect at Sacramento Pride?
Pride March at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday (begins at Southside Park and ends on 10th Street)
The Legacy of Stonewall- The LGBT Rights Museum
Lip Sync battle
- Art Pavillion
- Calming tent
- Games
- Dance house
Anything for the kids?
The California Children’s Museum will feature the Imagination Station, which will include events that will focus on science, technology, engineering, math and art. The museum will also provide a bounce house.
When is it?
June 8 and 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How much does it cost?
General admittance for both days is $15 and a single day is $10. The VIP ticket is $150.
The VIP ticket includes access to a VIP area that has access to views of one of the concert stages and will provide ticket holders with four drink tickets,
Where is the event?
Sac Pride is scheduled to be located at Capitol Mall between 3rd and 7th Street.
The entrances will be located at 7th and Capitol, 5th and L Street, and 4th and L Street.
Here's a live look at traffic in the area:
Parking
Parking will be at the following locations:
- 812 L Street, Sacramento Ca, 95811
- 830 L Street, Sacramento, Ca 95811
Sacramento Regional Transit District provides a digital flyer that will allow passengers who are going to this year’s Pride event to ride the bus and the light rail for free. The flyer can be either printed or presented to the transit agent on a mobile device.
SacRT is suggesting to attendees to park their car at the following light rail stations: Sunrise, Watt/Manlove, Franklin or Roseville Road. The light rail is scheduled to run every 15 minutes during peak hours.
Is it pet friendly?
Event organizers are discouraging attendees from bringing their pets with them to the festival, but there will be a pet pavilion. It provides a spot where animals can get hydrated and also let them get their paws off the hot concrete.
(Editor's Note: This story previously reported that the Sacramento Pride March would take place on Saturday, June 8. That is incorrect. The Pride March will begin at 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 9.)