NewsLocal News PHOTOS: Santa Cruz Pride 2023 By Todd Guild - June 5, 2023 2250 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 Watsonville, Santa Cruz oppose sexually violent predator placement Photo story: Watsonville celebrates Easter Photo story: Group marches in support of homeless community 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 Photo story: One injured in 3-vehicle crash April 8, 2026 Watsonville Police respond to a three-vehicle crash Wednesday on Green Valley Road at Freedom Boulevard. Watsonville Police said that around 2:50pm a man driving... Watsonville, Santa Cruz oppose sexually violent predator placement April 7, 2026 Watsonville’s Jackeline Cano named Mission Division’s best player | All-PCAL girls... April 7, 2026 3 Best Sites to Buy TikTok Followers (Real & Safe) in... April 7, 2026 Photo story: Watsonville celebrates Easter April 5, 2026