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Thousands sashayed down to Pershing Square for DTLA Proud.
Now in its fourth year, downtown’s premiere festival serves as an analog to LA’s more mainstream WeHo-based LA Pride, catering to an edgier, more diverse crowd of queer Angelenos.
Here’s a collection of the fest’s fiercest revelers…
Tats rule
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Mutha’ Fuckaz
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DTLA Proud co-founder Andres Rigal presiding over the party with DJ Your Muther.
Who’s Your Daddy?
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DTLA’s dirtiest daddy Mario Diaz teases the crowd in nothing but an apron and smile.
Baewatch
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This wet n’ wild diva heats up DTLA Proud’s Summertramp pool party.
Dancing Queen
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Queer cutie Carter busts some moves in his camo speedo.
Sit Ubu Sit. Good Dog!
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DTLA Proud warmly welcomes all members of the community, even this precious little pup player.
Let’s Wrassle!
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This singlet sporting stud is ready to pin you to the mat. Challenge accepted, bruh.
Slippery When Wet
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The Summertramp water slide helped partiers, like this half-nakd hottie, beat the heat.
Pretty In Pink
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To paraphrase Steel Magnolias, “Pink is their signature color.”
Creatures of the Night
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As part of the DTLA Proud festivities, the Boulet Brothers, premiered the newest season of their drag competition series The Boulet Bothers’ Dragula at downtown’s Globe Theater.
Boom Bitch Bye
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See ya next year, queers!
Photos provided by DTLA Proud
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