Divas Light Up the Stage at Venice Pride Block Party

Venice, CA - The Venice Pride Block Party illuminated Windward Avenue with vibrant festivities on Friday, May 31, 2024. Presented by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, this year’s event emphasized inclusivity and community spirit, celebrating its eighth annual gathering.
The iconic Venice sign shone in rainbow colors as DJ Victor Rodriguez and the Divas dancers headlined the free street party. The event featured community booths, food vendors, and a diverse queer marketplace, showcasing over 30 participants and exhibitors. No registration was required, and the event welcomed attendees of all ages.
The queer marketplace highlighted local entrepreneurs and organizations, offering a variety of unique products and services that celebrated LGBTQ+ culture and creativity. Notable vendors included BabyGay, Prismatic Gifts, Pride Point Volleyball, and Yoga Nest Venice, alongside community exhibitors such as the Venice Heritage Museum and LAArtsOnline.com.
The Venice Pride Block Party also included performances and activities that created a lively and inclusive atmosphere. DJ Victor Rodriguez provided an eclectic mix of music, while the Divas dancers entertained with their captivating performances. The event aimed to unite the community and offer valuable resources and support through its diverse array of community booths.
Following the block party, a special Pride Month edition of the westside queer dance party, Gaywatch, was held at Baja Cantina. This event, presented by Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, featured DJ Victor Rodriguez, Lifeguard On Duty Groth, and photos by Trevor Paul.
Venice Pride, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is dedicated to promoting the acceptance of diversity and celebrating the unity of Los Angeles’ coastal LGBTQ+ community. Through public art projects, events, and ongoing outreach, Venice Pride supports and commemorates diversity with the unique and eclectic spirit of the Venice neighborhood.
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[@2011thekaj]

Lol the gay Kernel Sanders dj and his chicken nugget dancers 😅😅

[@Ren-ri5cl]

it would have been nice to see Daisy dancing in that stage

[@marijanecomingbacktoyou]

😂😂🤣🤣🤣...

[@user-bi5fu6me4r]

We're the queers for hamas not there today😢

[@sallifrancis7250]

Yuck

[@user-lp1jw9bo5y]

Weirdoism on display

[@JasonWingate-nl7jd]

Keep it in the closet, children should not have exposed to this type of lifestyle and behavior.😢

[@user-lp1jw9bo5y]

CLM,,,closet lives matter

[@PauloHernandezXD]

Well... as long as people are being polite & not deliberately exposing children to things they shouldn't see until they're old enough to understand. Stay safe everyone

[@robbridges5020]

Children are not stupid. They see worse on their video games.

[@PauloHernandezXD]

@@robbridges5020 No, children are naive & will repeat racial slurs if exposed to them.
And adults **should** be smarter but... look at the world around us.

[@Mike_Davidson]

Was waiting for Fabian to get up on stage and shake his 😂😂😂😂🤷‍♂️

[@CarlosYT655]

I’m not gay

[@user-lp1jw9bo5y]

It doesn’t matter if you have a children they will turn them out

[@alexx12566]

Liberal hell

[@Brianstaoo1]

Man and woman ❤❤❤
Am not gay

[@benderrodrigues9378]

Isso é a decadência do ser humano

[@willtherocker2373]

Disgusting

[@JamesCrisp-iq4cs]

Where is lazy Daisy😂

[@H2VPROEternal]

Stay home kids. Stay home homeless. Wait they picked them up already lol.

[@pinoygal6232]

yawn

[@Frankie-fv1wk]

Is that a man dancing, oh ohhhhh🤍🐾🐶🌲☀️rainbow 🧚🏾‍♂️🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈wow fun Venice

[@microwave9099]

It's a whoa-man😂 dancing

[@Frankie-fv1wk]

@@microwave9099 I thought it was Kendall Jenner at first 🩵🐣🌻🌈

[@Vincenthusky]

evilness

[@user-dq9sg6uc1u]

Disgusting. G19:24