This Friday will usher in the 5th Annual Pink Party that formally kicks off the Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride weekend. Attendees will fill the East Village Arts District with varying shades of pink as guests are encouraged to dress the part. Hosted by famed drag performer and Long Beach Post 40 Under 40-er Jewels Long Beach and featuring renowned DJ Barry Weaver, the Pink Party will transform the outdoor space that corners 1st and Linden downtown into a party complete with pink lights and festive décor.
The Pink Party will also include the Long Beach Drag Diva Show featuring Delta Work and Sonique from RuPaul’s Drag Race amongst the performers. Two full outdoor bars are presented by Hamburger Mary’s and Bliss 525 while guests will also have the opportunity to get their hair and nails pink’d at the Big Pink Hair and Nail stations.
A portion of the proceeds from the Pink Party will benefit the Long Beach Gay & Lesbian Center’s Mentoring Youth Through Empowerment (MYTE) program.
From 7:00pm to 11:00pm in the East Village Arts District at the intersection of 1st Street and Linden Avenue. Parking is available in surface lot number seven, located at Elm and Broadway. The cost of admission is $10 at the door. Please note from May 18 at 2:00pm until May 19 at 1:00am, Linden Avenue from 1st Street to Broadway, and 1st Street from Linden to Elm avenues will be closed.