See All the Stars Celebrating at Pride Events in 2023

LGBTQ+ icons and allies — including these A-listers — are gathering for Pride parties and parades throughout the month of June

Frankie Grande in pride colors during the 2023 New York City Pride March on June 25, 2023 in New York Cit
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Pride month has arrived, and celebrities are going all-out to honor the LGBTQ+ community. June 2023 is set to be as colorful as ever, filled with parades, parties and special performances from icons and advocates. Mariah Carey, Megan Thee Stallion and Paris Hilton are just a few of the major names headlining celebrations throughout the month.

In a statement to PEOPLE, Hilton expressed how much she was looking forward to DJing at Dreamland Pride Festival in Central Park: "I am beyond honored for the opportunity to perform at New York Pride," she said. "I'm so excited to celebrate, support, and champion everyone living true to themselves, in the same way the LGBTQ+ community has advocated for me and my voice."

See all the other stars speaking out and showing up for everyone's right to love this year.

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Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton Heads Out to Pride Event in NYC
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Before spinning tracks in Central Park, Paris Hilton gave onlookers a peek at her festive mini dress.

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Titus Burgess & Jane Krakowski

Jane Krakowski and Titus Burgess ride the Audible bus in the 2023 Pride March in New York City. Jane is wearing a frilly bright orange dress with Valentino rockstud high heels and colorful bag.
Jane Krakowski and Titus Burgess.

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Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt alumni Titus Burgess and Jane Krakowski took in the joy of N.Y.C. Pride. The duo rode the Audible bus in the annual march, with Jane matching the company's logo color in an orange dress embellished with a bright plume of frills.

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Al Sharpton

Al Sharpton attends the 2023 New York City Pride March on June 25, 2023 in New York City
Al Sharpton.

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Talk about an ally: civil rights activist Al Sharpton showed up for his hometown's Pride march on June 25.

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Frankie Grande

Frankie Grande in pride colors during the 2023 New York City Pride March on June 25, 2023 in New York Cit
Frankie Grande.

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Frankie Grande lit up the streets of N.Y.C. on a rainbow Pride float.

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Noah Schnapp

Noah Schnapp, 18-year-old star of "Stranger Things," surprised fans at the NYC LGBTQ Pride March by showing up with his family to march in a STRAIGHT OUTTA THE CLOSET tank
Noah Schnapp.

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Noah Schnapp marched at N.Y.C. Pride with his family by his side. The Stranger Things star, who came out as gay in January, wore a rainbow shirt reading "Straight Outta the Closet."

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Billy Porter

Billy Porter during in the annual Pride March on June 25, 2023 in New York City. Heritage of Pride organizes the event and supports equal rights for diverse communities without discrimination
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The sash says it all! Billy Porter was one of New York City Pride's grand marshals leading the 2023 parade on June 25.

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Paris Hilton & Kim Petras

Paris Hilton took the stage last night at Dreamland Pride at SummerStage in Central Park for a special Pride set, playing music by Kylie Minogue, Britney, Spears, Madonna and many iconic performers., Kim Petras
Paris Hilton and Kim Petras.

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In their elaborate, colorful outfits, Paris Hilton and Kim Petras proved dreams really do come true with a special performance in at SummerStage in Central Park. Both artists performed at the Dreamland Pride event: Hilton brought out the pop star as a special guest during her DJ set.

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Paris Hilton & Aqua

Paris Hilton took the stage last night at Dreamland Pride at SummerStage in Central Park for a special Pride set, playing music by Kylie Minogue, Britney, Spears, Madonna and many iconic performers.
Paris Hilton and Aqua.

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Hilton also brought out Danish Europop group Aqua to perform their iconic hit "Barbie Girl."

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Christina Aguilera & Adam Lambert

Adam Lambert (R) & Christina Aguilera (L) perform during Pride Island at Brooklyn Army Terminal on June 25, 2023 in New York City
Adam Lambert and Christina Aguilera during Pride Island.

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Musical sensations Christina Aguilera and Adam Lambert gave a show-stopping performance at the Brooklyn Army Terminal's Pride Island event.

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Valentina Sampaio

Valentina Sampaio speaks as Christina Aguilera Headlines Pride Live's Stonewall Day 2023 At Hudson Yards, Powered By Google at Hudson Yards on June 23, 2023 in New York City
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Valentina Sampaio – who made history as the first openly transgender model for Victoria's Secret and Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue – shared heartfelt worlds at Pride Live's Stonewall Day 2023 in N.Y.C.

"It is more important than ever for us to come together and show the world that we stand united! That every one of every age, race, orientation, identity and ability deserves respect and equality!" Sampaio told crowds before Christina Aguilera took the stage. "That’s what Pride Live is all about. I am so proud to be a part of this organization and its incredible work for many years now."

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Tommy Dorfman

Tommy Dorfman attends the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS
Tommy Dorfman.

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Tommy Dorfman witnessed history in Brooklyn while attending H&M's World's Largest Drag Brunch, which broke a Guinness World Record for its scale!

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Janelle Monae

LA Pride with Janelle Monae
Janelle Monae.

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Janelle Monae stepped out in a cut-out bra top and a matching black skirt for L.A. Pride.

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Emma Hernan, Chrishell Stause, G Flip, Molly Burnett and Chelsea Lazkani

Emma Hernan, Chrishell Stause, G Flip, Molly Burnett and Chelsea Lazkani backstage at LA Pride in the Park
Emma Hernan, Chrishell Stause, G Flip, Molly Burnett, Chelsea Lazkani.

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Chrishell Stause (second from left) and her spouse, G Flip (middle), brought vivid color and fun to L.A. Pride in the Park with their pals Emma Hernan, Molly Burnett and Chelsea Lazkani. (Hernan and Lazkani star with Stause on Selling Sunset.)

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Rebel Wilson

Rebel Wilson poses backstage at the hit musical "Kimberly Akimbo" on Broadway at The Booth Theater on June 7, 2023 in New York City
Rebel Wilson.

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Rebel Wilson stopped by Broadway to see the hit musical Kimberly Akimbo and picked up a limited edition Playbill featuring a rainbow logo.

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Fortune Feimster

Fortune Feimster poses backstage at the new musical "Shucked" on Broadway at The Nederlander Theatr
Fortune Feimster.

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Fortune Feimster also paid a visit to Broadway and picked up a Pride-themed Playbill while seeing the musical Shucked.

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Halsey

Halsey to celebrate the start of Pride Month at Hard Rock Cafe London Old Park Lane
Halsey.

Jasmine Safaeian

Halsey performed in honor of Pride month at a private London event hosted by Hard Rock International.

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Melissa Navia, Jess Bush, Wilson Cruz, Blu del Barrio & Celia Rose Gooding

Outright International
Melissa Navia, Jess Bush, Wilson Cruz, Blu del Barrio, Celia Rose Gooding.

Outright International

Outright International hosted several celebrities and LGBTQ+ notables for its Celebration of Courage awards and gala in New York City. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds stars Melissa Navia, Jess Bush and Celia Rose Gooding joined Star Trek: Discovery's Wilson Cruz and Blu del Barrio to represent their franchise and their community on the red carpet.

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Carson Kressley & Jai Rodriguez

Carson Kressley and Jai Rodriguez were two of the original Queer Eye Cast members
Carson Kressley, Jai Rodriguez.

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Original Queer Eye stars Carson Kressley and Jai Rodriguez kicked of Pride month at Paradise Nightclub in New Jersey.

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Melissa McCarthy

Melissa McCarthy attends the 2023 WeHo Pride Parade
Melissa McCarthy.

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Melissa McCarthy glittered in colorful sequins and fringe at the West Hollywood Pride Parade on June 4.

From beneath a rainbow parasol, The Little Mermaid star wore her values on her sleeve – or, more accurately, atop her head. McCarthy accessorized with a thought bubble headband reading "Say Gay" in rainbow font (a reference to Florida's "Don't Say Gay" legislation).

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Whitney Mixter, Rose Garcia, Jill Goldstein, Nikki Weiss-Goldstein, Tracy Ryerson & Mikey Koffman

The "L Word" Cast - April Photo Shoot for Stand Up To Cancer in North Hollywood

Molly Adams

The Real L Word's Whitney Mixter, Rose Garcia, Jill Goldstein, Nikki Weiss-Goldstein, Tracy Ryerson and Mikey Koffman reunited for a photo shoot in North Hollywood for Stand Up to Cancer, and were also able to celebrate some good news: the end of Garcia's chemotherapy for ovarian cancer and her healthy status!

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Jessica Betts & Niecy Nash-Betts

WeHo Pride Parade Icons Jessica Betts and Niecy Nash-Betts
Jessica Betts, Niecy Nash-Betts.

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Niecy Nash and her musician wife, Jessica Betts, waved to crowds as they rode a colorful car through the West Hollywood parade. The couple – who married in August 2020 – also received the Trailblazer Icons honor from WeHo Pride this year.

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Alexandra Shipp

Alexandra Shipp attends the 2023 WeHo Pride Parade
Alexandra Shipp.

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Alexandra Shipp rode through the WeHo Pride Parade on a Barbie pink float! The actress got to represent the film (in which she plays a "celebrated author" Barbie) and enjoy the colorful festivities.

"Thank you to the pure souls coming out to remember how far we’ve come, stand for who we are, and the ally’s who came to support 💕," wrote Shipp alongside an Instagram Reel set to Dua Lipa's original song for the Barbie soundtrack, "Dance The Night."

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Scott Evans

Scott Evans attends the 2023 WeHo Pride Parade
Scott Evans.

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Barbie star Scott Evans also showed up for his upcoming film and for the LGBTQ+ community.

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Garcelle Beauvais

Garcelle Beauvais attends the 2023 WeHo Pride Parade
Garcelle Beauvais.

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TV personality Garcelle Beauvais kept cool under the West Hollywood sun with a rainbow fan.

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Sutton Stracke

Sutton Stracke attends the 2023 WeHo Pride Parade on June 04, 2023 in West Hollywood, California
Sutton Stracke.

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Sitting beside Garcelle Beauvais was fellow Real Housewives star Sutton Stracke. She shared photos from her ride through the WeHo Pride Parade on Instagram. According to Stracke's caption, this year marked her first time at the event since opening her West Hollywood-based boutique, The Sutton Concept in 2019.

"I love seeing the love. All about being your true self. And in a safe community. I love you #weho and thank you for loving me back," Stracke wrote. "And all with one of my true besties by my side!!!!!! @garcelle 😽😽😽🌈🖤🤎❤️🧡💛💙💚💜"

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Laith Ashley

WeHo Pride Breakthrough Icon Award winner, Laith Ashley
Laith Ashley.

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Transgender model Laith Ashley – who some might recognize from Taylor Swift's "Lavender Haze" music video – showed some skin at WeHo Pride.

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Christine Quinn

Ex Selling Sunset Christine Quinn is seen riding a float for local bar in the West Hollywood Gay Pride parade
Christine Quinn.

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Former Selling Sunset star Christine Quinn stood front and center on a float representing local LGBTQ-owned bar Beaches WeHo.

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Idina Menzel

Idina Menzel, Stars at Pride Gallery
Idina Menzel.

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Idina Menzel had an extra-special supporter by her side at WeHo Pride: her son, Walker Nathaniel Diggs, whom she shares with ex Taye Diggs. Menzel shared a photo with her 13-year-old (whose face she covered with a heart emoji) from the event.

"My son was proud of me during #pride. That’s all that matters," the Broadway icon wrote in her caption.

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Durek Verrett, Cynthia Bailey, Tara Reid & Derek Warburton

Shaman Durek and actress Cynthia Bailey join Pride opening night hosts actress Tara Reid and creative Director Derek Warburton
Shaman Durek, Cynthia Bailey, Tara Reid, Derek Warburton.

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Shaman Durek Verrett and TV personality Cynthia Bailey spent the first night of June with Tara Reid and Derek Warburton at a special Pride party sponsored by Vintage Distilling.

Proceeds from the L.A. event – which doubled as a celebration of Reid's new Mr. Warburton Magazine cover – went towards GLSEN, an anti-bullying foundation supporting LGBTQ+ education in schools.

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Alyssa Edwards

Alyssa Edwards, the fan-favorite contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race and the star of Netflix docuseries Dancing Queen
Alyssa Edwards.

Mark Minton

RuPaul's Drag Race contestant Alyssa Edwards brightened up the Virgin Hotels Nashville rooftop during the second annual Bath & Body party.

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