San Diego Gay and Lesbian News

It's Pride Week here in San Diego and one lucky person just got a head start by winning a pair of VIP tickets to the Hillcrest Pride Block Party taking place on July 12. 

San Diego Pride Week 2019 is here and one lucky person just became a VIP. 

Anthony Semintendi entered and won a pair of VIP Pride Festival tickets.

It was a short week, but that might be a good thing, it gives everyone some time to rest up for Pride next week. Speaking of which, check below to get your tickets now for San Diego Pride pool parties from LE Parties. 

This year, LE Parties is bringing you some of the best from the Emmy-winning RuPaul’s Drag Race with "Drag Yourself to Brunch

This week there was a variety of coverage in San Diego Gay and Lesbian News. First, police were called into Hillcrest after someone found a dead body on Sunday morning. This week we also celebrated half a century since the LGBT community rose up against authority at the Stonewall Inn in New York, beginning the gay liberation movement. 

The variety of events for LGBT people and their allies in San Diego seems to grow each week especially during June and July when the city prepares for its Pride festivities. This week it's time to celebrate the limitless talent of local drag queens who have entertained San Diego for decades.

The month is half-over and already the kick-off celebrations are starting for San Diego Pride. From camping to Overdrive, to Top of the Bay, the energy is building up which will lead us into July. Until then, take a look at what there is to do in the community this week. There is something for everyone. 

Thanks to Memorial Day Weekend it was a short news week but there was still a lot to report when it came to the community especially the news that Pride of Hillcrest Block Party is returning, and the naming of San Diego Pride music festival stage headliners. 

San Diego Pride is showcasing their A-list talent line-up for Pride early in July by announcing Car Astor as their headliner for She Fest which takes place on July 6. 

She Fest is an annual event that celebrates all women artistically and politically while being all-inclusive with their engagement in the LGBT community and their allies. 

Get ready San Diego, the Pride of Hillcrest Block Party is back, and this year it's a free event. The celebration is presented by San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU), Miller/Coors and Effen Vodka. This is an inclusive event which adheres to this year's theme: “Free to be you.”