The weekend-long event is highlighted by a long list of performers and a parade on Sunday.
Thousands of people flocked to the 41st annual Long Beach Pride Festival on Saturday for the first day of the weekend-long celebration of the LGBTQ community. The event is one of the largest such celebrations across the United States, with this year's festivities including a long list of performers, arts and crafts vendors, dancing and drag shows.Among those slated to perform throughout the weekend are musicians Ivy Queen, Saucy Santana and Valentina from 'Ru Pauls' Drag Race.
VIP tickets, which include access to luxury restrooms, bars and a lounge area, cost $125 each day. Sunday's parade will start at 10 a.m. and run through noon, starting on Ocean Boulevard between Lindero Avenue and Alamitos Avenue. The festival comes just days after the State Department issued a worldwide caution security alert to warn of 'potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests,' specifically in regards to Pride events.
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