NewsLocal News PHOTOS: Santa Cruz Pride 2023 By Todd Guild - June 5, 2023 2337 Hundreds of people participated in the Santa Cruz Pride parade on June 4, most of them in bright colors. Photo: Todd Guild/The Pajaronian The annual Santa Cruz Pride parade made its way through downtown Santa Cruz on June 4. 1 of 13 VNES (pronounced Venus) rides along the parade route. Photo: Todd Guild/The Pajaronian Brian Argabrite led the parade, and weaved through the participants on roller skates. Photo: Todd Guild/The Pajaronian Members of Cheer SF perform a routine. Photo: Todd Guild/The Pajaronian Milo Anima of Scotts Valley waves a flag. Photo: Todd Guild/The Pajaronian Photo: Todd Guild/The Pajaronian Colorful, elaborate costumes were a large part of the parade. Photo: Todd Guild/The Pajaronian A family watches the festivities. Photo: Todd Guild/The Pajaronian Many people brought children along. Photo: Todd Guild/The Pajaronian Sharat Lin dances his way through the parade. Photo: Todd Guild/The Pajaronian Photo: Todd Guild/The Pajaronian A woman was quick to get the attention of the photographer to show off her pride. Photo: Todd Guild/The Pajaronian Many organizations were represented during the event. Photo: Todd Guild/The Pajaronian Hundreds of people participated in the Santa Cruz Pride parade on June 4, most of them in bright colors. Photo: Todd Guild/The Pajaronian RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Quilt show honors Gazan children Firefighters ride to fight cancer Monterey County: Incumbent Glenn Church keeps seat LEAVE A REPLY Cancel reply Please enter your comment! Please enter your name here You have entered an incorrect email address! Please enter your email address here Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Please sign me up for the newsletter Yes No 7,695FansLike4,949FollowersFollow2,895FollowersFollow Mayor’s monthly update: Watsonville Municipal Airport inspiring curiosity and creating opportunities June 4, 2026 Watsonville Municipal Airport is one of our community’s most unique assets. While many people may think of airports simply as places where aircraft take off... Letters to the Editor – June 5-11 June 4, 2026 Quilt show honors Gazan children June 4, 2026 Firefighters ride to fight cancer June 4, 2026 Watsonville’s mental health liaison recognized June 4, 2026