This article was updated on June 8, 2025.
MENDOCINO CO., 5/28/25 – Grassroots events across Mendocino County will bring together LGBTQ+ community members and their allies to celebrate Pride.
From flag raisings to dance parties, parades and parties, here’s where to celebrate Pride this year in Mendocino County.
Looking for a Prideful soundtrack? Check out Pride Radio Mendocino every 2nd and 4th Friday at 7 p.m. on KZYX.
Did we miss an event? Email info@mendovoice.com with details.
Sunday, June 1
Queer Brunch & Wine Tasting – LGBTQ+ community members are invited to enjoy brunch at Rock Seas Farm Fusion (13456 S. Highway 101, Hopland) from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. followed by a wine tasting at McNab Ridge Winery from 2-5 p.m. (13450 S. Highway 101, Hopland).
Monday, June 2
Mendocino County Pride Flag Raising – Join the Board of Supervisors to raise the Pride flag at the county offices at 9 a.m., 501 Low Gap Rd., Ukiah. (707) 463-4441.
Thursday, June 5
First Thursday Pride Celebration at Piaci Pub & Pizzeria – Steven Bates hosts a First Thursday pride celebration concert at Piaci Pub & Pizzeria, featuring Sgt. Splendor and Queer Country. 5 p.m., Piaci Pub & Pizzeria, 120 West Redwood Ave., Fort Bragg, (707) 961-1133.
Friday, June 6
Friday Night Live Pride Celebration at Shanachie Pub – Sgt. Splendor, featuring singer-songwriters Eric McFadden and Kate Vargas, performs with Queer Country at a Friday Night Live Pride Celebration presented by Jah Works and the Mendocino County Safe Space Project. 8-11 p.m., Shanachie Pub, 50 B South Main St., Willits, (707) 459-9194.
Saturday, June 7
Pride in the Park, Point Arena – Celebrate love, unity and Pride with food, live music, games, fun activities and a raffle. Sponsored by SCORE and Action Network. Free to attend, 1-4 p.m., Point Arena Park, 230 Main St., Point Arena.
First Friday opening of “PRIDE” exhibit – Artists from Mendocino and Lake counties exhibit works about the concept of LGBTQ+ Pride. The exhibit runs through June 28. A special First Friday opening event will take place from 5-8 p.m., Corner Gallery, 201 S. State St., Ukiah, (707) 462-1400, cornergalleryukiah.com.
Pride Afterparty, Point Arena (18+) – Party the night away with an afterparty featuring a drag show, DJs and dancing including entertainment from Sir Joq, DJ Align, Anitta Friday, Inna Crisis, Josefina and Rusty Hips. Sponsored by the Sea Ranch Foundation and The Sea Ranch GSA Club. Suggested donation of $20, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. 7-10 p.m., Arena Theater, 214 Main St., Point Arena.
Saturday, June 14
Queer Joy Crafting Social – Enjoy an afternoon of creativity with fabric collage and Pride friendship bracelets. Free, 2-4 p.m., Ukiah Branch Library, 105 Main St., Ukiah, (707) 463-4490, mendolibrary.org.
Opening of “Pride of Our Coast” exhibit – The art center hosts an exhibit of works by LGBTQ+ artists working on the Mendocino Coast. The exhibit runs through June 28. A special opening event will take place 5-7 p.m., Mendocino Art Center, 45200 Little Lake St., Mendocino, (707) 937-5818, mendocinoartcenter.org.
Friday, June 20
Pride March and Dance Party, Ukiah – MendoPride, Community Alliance of Mendocino County and Indivisible Ukiah host a Pride march and “ResistDance” party. Assemble at 6 p.m. at Alex Thomas Plaza in Ukiah and march to the Mendocino County Courthouse for a dance party.
Saturday, June 21
Fort Bragg Pride March – The Mendocino County Safe Space Project presents the Fort Bragg Pride March. The march starts at 11:30 a.m. at Main & Laurel streets and ends at the Larry Spring Museum at noon. Contact mendosafespace@gmail.com for more information.
Fort Bragg Pride Celebration – Celebrate Pride with live music, DJs, speakers and family-friendly activities. Noon-4 p.m., Larry Spring Museum, 225 E. Redwood Ave., Fort Bragg. Contact mendosafespace@gmail.com for more information.
Pride at the Cove – Elk Cove Inn hosts a Pride edition of its Meet the Makers social, with LGBTQ+ artists, music, karaoke, drinks and snacks. Free, 4:30-6 p.m., Elk Cove Inn & Spa, 6300 CA-1, Elk, (707) 877-3321, elkcoveinn.com.
Sunday, June 29
Pride Picnic – Bring something to share and celebrate Pride at a potluck and bonfire at Big River Beach in Mendocino from 4-7 p.m.
Why is sexual preference something to celebrate and be “proud” of? To each their own, but we should have pride in our accomplishments. I wonder if my son came home bragging about taking it in the butt, if my first reaction would be pride…would his?? Pride is a deadly sin. I think it would be more acceptable to be called something other than “pride,” but honestly, at this rate, it’s just a brand to sell rainbow shit
the peace and love group that screams use my pronouns (which the SCOTUS has said speech cannot be mandated) and accept me as I am while pushing a perverse lifestyle in everyone’s face. Live your life but stay the heck out of mine.
For centuries, LGBTQ people have been persecuted simply for existing. In the 70s gays were beaten by police simply for being gay, even now transgender people are denied medical care, and it was illegal for two people of the same sex to marry until 2015. Through many years of protest, LGBTQ people were able to change laws so that they could be themselves without fear. THAT is what they are proud of; proud of the progress society has made, and pride for the people that made it happen. Much like on the 4th of July when we celebrate America’s freedom from the British, LGBT people celebrate in June for their freedom from hatred.
It’s important to note that nobody is forcing you to participate in pride celebrations. If it’s not your cup of tea, that’s fine. Just ignore it. Hating on people for participating though just isn’t right. The first amendment means that people have the freedom to express themselves however they want, which includes pride celebrations.
Why do hateful bigots rush to display their ignorance whenever LGBTQ+ issues are discussed? Their intolerance reinforces the need for Pride Month & education.
Thank you, Mendocino Voice, for posting info on these events.
And, The Art Center Ukiah/Corner Gallery is mounting a month-long Pride exhibit, opening June 6th, in honor of Pride month! Pride is for everyone.
Straight pride world wide
Not sure how much personal capital it takes to accept others for who they are? It seems pretty basic to me. Golden Rule type stuff. Live and let live credo. Call people what they wanna be called. If we are looking to SCOTUS to set our collective moral compass, that’s a recipe to get lost. Legal systems set the laws, but we, individually, decide what’s right/ moral etc, for ourselves and our families. It costs me nothing to love and accept you, just as you are, and if you tell me that you are “Ralph from Mars” then I’m gonna say, “Okay Ralph from Mars, let’s get to work mending this fence/ painting this wall/ planting this garden.” ‘Cause when we work together we get more done— that’s the accomplishment!