Third Annual 'Elegance in Pride' Event Coming To Downtown Long Beach

LONG BEACH, CA — On May 12, the nonprofit Affluent Hispanic Philanthropies will host the annual Elegance in Pride event, an outdoor Pride celebration in Long Beach.

The celebration is a 21-and-over event bringing together fashion, Latin music, drag performances, and culinary tastings in downtown Long Beach and is set for 6 pm-9:30 pm Tuesday, May 12 at Onni East Village, 330 E. Third St.

The event supports the organization’s Power of Love Initiative, which advocates for LGBTQIA+ inclusion and community empowerment.

Among the scheduled performers and performances are:

• South Coast Chorale, The LGBTQ Chorus of Long Beach
• Latin ensemble cumbia by Cello Azul and The Psychedelic Orchestra
• Timeless classics from Bread & Butter, led by Paul Muñoz
  Salsa showcase by A&J Dance Studio
• A drag performance by Sweet Tea from WeHo

Additionally, throughout the evening, feature sets are scheduled by DJ Joy and DJ Jay-Tunez.

Guests will be able to enjoy gourmet tastings from a selection of local culinary partners at the Taste of Pride, including Telefèric Barcelona, Alli Kaphiy by Mikhuna, La Chancla Mexican Grill, Taco Shore, El Viejón Mariscos & Sushi, Panama International Restaurant, Paderia Bakehouse, The Pin-Up Kitchen, Chef Glenda Galván-García, and other restaurants.

Also available will be creative drink tastings from Seis Soles Wine Co., Mezcal Charla and Estrella Damm.

Tickets are $75 presale or $100 at the door. They can be purchased at the following link: zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/elegance-in-pride-2