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West Hollywood Pride Festival: Road Closures and Free Transit Services

The vibrant West Hollywood Pride Festival is back, running from May 31 to June 2. As part of the annual celebration, several streets and facilities will be temporarily closed. Here’s a detailed overview to help you plan your visit.

West Hollywood Pride Festival: Road Closures and Free Transit Services
Source: TimeOut

Road Closures to Note

Expect significant road closures during the festival period:

  • N. San Vicente Boulevard: Closed from Melrose Avenue to Santa Monica Boulevard starting Thursday, May 30 at 7 p.m. until Monday, June 3 at 10 a.m.
  • Santa Monica Boulevard (Eastbound): Closed from N. La Cienega Boulevard to N. Doheny Drive from Friday, May 31 at noon to Monday, June 3 at 7 a.m.
  • N. Robertson Boulevard: Closed from Santa Monica Boulevard to Melrose Avenue from Friday, May 31 at midnight to Monday, June 3 at 7 a.m.
  • Santa Monica Boulevard (Westbound): Closed from N. La Cienega Boulevard to N. Doheny Drive from Saturday, June 1 at 6 a.m. to Monday, June 3 at 7 a.m.
  • N. San Vicente Boulevard: Closed from Santa Monica Boulevard to Cynthia Street from Saturday, June 1 at 6 a.m. to Monday, June 3 at 7 a.m.
  • Santa Monica Boulevard: Closed from N. Fairfax Avenue to N. Doheny Drive, including side streets one block north and south of Santa Monica Boulevard, on Sunday, June 2 from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the WeHo Pride Parade. The section from N. La Cienega Boulevard to N. Doheny Drive will remain closed until Monday, June 3 at 7 a.m.

Facility Closures

Several facilities will also be closed during the festival:

  • West Hollywood Park: Closed from Monday, May 27 to Wednesday, June 5. It will reopen on Thursday, June 6.
  • Small Dog Park at West Hollywood Park: Closed from Monday, May 27 to Wednesday, June 5. It will reopen on Thursday, June 6.
  • Large Dog Park at West Hollywood Park: Closed from Wednesday, May 29 to Tuesday, June 4. It will reopen on Wednesday, June 5.
  • Five-Story Parking Structure at West Hollywood Park: Closed from Thursday, May 30 at 7 p.m. to Monday, June 3 at 10 a.m.
  • West Hollywood Library Garage at West Hollywood Park: Closed from Thursday, May 30 at 7 p.m. to Monday, June 3 at 10 a.m.
  • Aquatic and Recreation Center Garage at West Hollywood Park: Closed from Thursday, May 30 at 7 p.m. to Monday, June 3 at 10 a.m.
  • Plummer Park South Lot: Closed from Thursday, May 30 at 7 p.m. to Monday, June 3 at noon.
  • Robertson Lot: Closed from Thursday, May 30 at 7 p.m. to Monday, June 3 at 10 a.m.

Free Transit Services During the Festival

To ease transportation during the festival, West Hollywood is offering free transit services:

  • Friday: The West Hollywood route will run from 4 p.m. to 3 a.m. From 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., it will provide service to and from the Hollywood & Highland Metro Station.
  • Saturday: The West Hollywood route will run from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., it will offer service to and from the Hollywood & Highland Metro Station.
  • Sunday: The West Hollywood route will run from 11 a.m. to midnight. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., service will be available to and from Hollywood & Highland Metro Station to N. Fairfax Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard due to WeHo Pride Parade street closures. Once streets reopen, the Pride Ride will run along Santa Monica Boulevard between N. La Brea Avenue and N. La Cienega Boulevard until midnight.
West Hollywood Pride Festival: Road Closures and Free Transit Services
Source: CBS News

Plan your trip accordingly to enjoy the festivities while navigating the closures and making use of the free transit options.

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