Hollywood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Christopher Street West
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 26, 2024
1. Christopher Street West Marker
On June 28, 1970 The First Gay Pride Parade in Los Angeles stepped off from this corner.
The City of Los Angeles closed Hollywood Boulevard for the Parade which was the first such action in America.
The organizers of the Event were
Rev. Troy Perry
Rev. Bob Humphries
Mr. Morris Kight
Erected 2005.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is June 28, 1970.
Location. 34° 6.084′ N, 118° 20.225′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Hollywood. It is at the intersection of North McCadden Place and Hollywood Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on North McCadden Place. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6726 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles CA 90028, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: LGBTQ+ Pride in Los Angeles (here, next to this marker); The Christie Hotel (a few steps from this marker); The Pig n Whistle (within shouting distance of this marker); Artisans Patio (within shouting distance of this marker); Egyptian Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Egyptian Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); The Montmartre Cafe (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hollywood Theatre (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Also see . . . Christopher Street West / L.A. Pride Parade (The Los Angeles Conservancy). Overview:
On June 28, 1970, Hollywood Boulevard swelled with one thousand gay, lesbian, bi, and transgender activists who announced their presence with signs, laughter, and chants. Today, were all familiar with Pride parades. In 1970, however, Los Angeles had never witnessed a gathering such as the Christopher Street West Parade.(Submitted on September 29, 2024.)
TheChristopher Street West Parade began as a celebration of LGBTQ+ resistance during the New York Stonewall Riots and to demonstrate visibility both to each other and the rest of the world. The first permitted parade, Christopher Street West followed similar freedom of speech marches in Chicago, San Francisco, and New York that same weekend.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 26, 20242. Christopher Street West MarkerThe marker is visible on the right, embedded in the sidewalk.
Additional keywords. LGBT, LGBTQ
Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 281 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
