Santa Ynez Valley Pride will hold its fifth annual Pride celebration, May 23-June 30, all taking place in the region’s various wine country towns.

“We’re gearing up for SYV Pride’s fifth annual landmark event, the SYV Pride Parade and Festival, taking place this year on June 13 in Solvang,” said Lauren Lastra, president of the nonprofit Santa Ynez Valley Pride.

“This year’s theme Pride in Action is all about choosing visibility, kindness and courage every single day,” Lastra said. “At SYV Pride, Pride in Action isn’t just a theme; it’s what we do. From community events, Youth Connect, and scholarship opportunities, we are committed to creating spaces where Pride lives year-round.”

Formed in 2022, SYV Pride’s mission is to create a safe, supportive and empowering home for the local LGBTQ+ community in the Santa Ynez Valley through the education and celebration of LGBTQ+ culture, organizers said.

In June 2022, SYV Pride held its inaugural Pride celebration in locations throughout the Santa Ynez Valley.

This year, SYV Pride’s five weeks of events open Saturday, May 23 with a Pride Rosé Release and associated Block Party organized by Future Perfect Wine and the businesses of Los Olivos’ East Side.

The event includes a set by DJ Feel Good, food and wine for purchase, with proceeds from sales of Future Perfect’s PRIDE Rosé will be donated to SYV Pride.

Future Perfect activities continue Monday, June 1 with a disco-themed Pride event at the Future Perfect Wine tasting room in Los Olivos.

Beginning Tuesday, June 2, and continuing each Tuesday in June, the Maverick Saloon in the town of Santa Ynez will host Gayraoke Nights. Each week’s session will carry a different theme, with a Drag Extravaganza finale June 30. 

Two SYV Pride events are on tap for Friday, June 5.

Community members are invited to join SYV Pride as the group travels to Los Angeles for LA Dodgers Pride Night at Dodger Stadium, with ticket pricing for the evening to include transportation to and from Buellton or Santa Barbara, and the Dodgers Pride package.

A limited number of tickets for the sports event are available on SYV Pride’s website.

Also on June 5, from 5-9 p.m., Brave & Maiden Estate in Santa Ynez will be kicking off its After Hours at the Estate series with a sunset Pride celebration.

The evening serves as the release of their 2025 Pride Rosé and includes seasonal hors d’oeuvres by Les Fêtes and music by DJ Darla Bea. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit the Pacific Pride Foundation and SYV Pride.

SYV Pride month includes wellness offerings in the form of SYV Pride Yoga sessions on Saturday, June 6 and Saturday, June 27 at Indah Gallery in Santa Ynez.

Either or both sessions have a suggested donation of $25 per person, with all proceeds going to SYV Pride. Space is limited and advance registration is required; more details are provided here.

On Thursday, June 11, Stolpman Fresh Garage hosts All the Colors of the Rainbow, a wine event in Los Olivos, featuring Stolpman’s Crunchy Roastie bottling; proceeds from sales of which will be donated to SYV Pride for all purchases made during June.

A new event for SYV Pride month is Pride Prom through the Ages, a 21-plus dance being held at The Tavern at Zaca Creek in Buellton on Friday, June 12.

The month’s main attraction is the SYV Pride Parade, 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13. The parade will roll through downtown Solvang with floats, music and more, ending with a family-centric Pride Festival at noon in the center of town, in and around Solvang Park.

Festival attendees should expect a kid-friendly afternoon complete with a rock climbing wall; face painting; vendor booths; a beer and wine garden; food trucks; and live Music by Bonnie & Co.

Near the end of the SYV Pride 2026 event lineup is “Love Wins – Bubbles Flow,” a Saturday, June 20, event at Strange Family Tasting Room in Los Olivos. A portion of proceeds from the event will also benefit SYV Pride.

The June 2026 SYV Pride celebrations are open to the public with ticketed and non-ticketed events. Updates will be announced on the SYV Pride website, and Instagram and Facebook feeds: @SYV.Pride and facebook.com/SYVPride.

Proceeds, in part or in whole, and donations from all events will benefit SYV Pride.

SYV Pride thank ssponsors and supporters including: LumiCup, Two Wolves Estate Vineyard, Ramsey Asphalt Construction, Lefty’s Coffee Co., Farmacy Santa Ynez, City of Buellton, Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden, Buellton Mayor David Silva.

Also, Allan Hancock College, Sutter Health, Shoemaker Family Gift, Montecito Bank & Trust, Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, and Visit the Santa Ynez Valley.

Learn more about SYV Pride’s Board here.