The OC Pride parade cruises down 3rd Street in Santa Ana on Saturday, June 24, 2023 with groups, including employees from Kohl’s, waving their colorful flags. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Rachel Pozoz takes part in the OC Pride parade in Santa Ana on Saturday, June 24, 2023 as she dances down the street with her flag. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
U.S. Bank employees add color to the OC Pride parade in downtown Santa Ana on Saturday, June 24, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Jon Sparks, left, and his husband, Braeden, share a kiss during OC Pride parade in Santa Ana on Saturday, June 24, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
A protester, left, argues with an LGBTQ+ supporter during the OC Pride parade in Santa Ana on Saturday, June 24, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Elizabeth Lopiparo, 18 months, takes part in the OC Pride parade with her moms, Victoria and Ann Lopiparo, in Santa Ana on Saturday, June 24, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Three-year-old Tadeo Escobar dances a traditional dance, Chinelos, with the group Eternal Primavera during the OC Pride parade in Santa Ana on Saturday, June 24, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Chrysie Park designed her costume for the OC Pride parade in Santa Ana on Saturday, June 24, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The U.S. Bank group adda color to the OC Pride parade in downtown Santa Ana on Saturday, June 24, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
A group with U.S. Bank marches down 3rd Street in Santa
Ana during the OC Pride parade on Saturday, June 24, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Crowds took to 3rd Street in downtown Santa Ana to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with this year’s parade and festival hosted by OC Pride.
The day’s theme, “Brilliant Resilience,” was in full effect with lots of dancing, themed festivities for blocks and a lineup of performers.
The parade marched down 3rd Street from Ross Street to Bush Street, where the festival picked up and lasted into the night.
Attendees could also catch a breather at one of the many festival zones, including areas designed for families and teens, Pride Speaks with talks on a variety of topics scheduled throughout the day and Trans Central. New this year was a Health and Wellness Zone.
