Ventura County Pride
"Here To Stay"
Ventura County Pride Festival is an event on July 25th at Plaza Park that celebrates the LGBTQ community, supporters, and allies in Ventura County. All proceeds raised will sustain the Community Resource Center and Diversity Collective programs and services.
The work of Diversity Collective is essential 365 days a year, as we offer support and resources for a marginalized community. Pride Weekend is a time for Ventura County's LGBTQ+ Community and Allies to celebrate, stand out, and stand proud.
Diversity Gala
Each year Diversity Collective Ventura County hosts our Diversity Gala and honors individuals and organizations who have made an impact on the LGBTQ+ community. The honorees have inspired us to reach higher, farther, and stronger each year. Proceeds from our Diversity Gala help sustain our Community Resource Center and its programs.
Please look for updates for Diversity Gala 2027 in early spring.
2024 Honorees
Vanguard
One Step A La Vez
Diversity Spotlight
Celia Daniels
Community Ally
Assemblymember
Steve Bennett
Guidestar
Kelly-Marie Jones
Pride Prom
Pride Prom of Ventura is an LGBTQ+ oriented prom that aims to promote individuality and acceptance among all orientations and gender identities while celebrating diversity and the strive for equality. All proceeds raised help make Pride Prom a free event and sustain the Rainbow Umbrella program and the Community Resource Center.
The 2026 Pride Prom is scheduled for Saturday, May 30th at The Palomino in downtown Ventura. Click the links below for tickets, sponsoring, or volunteer!
World AIDS Day
Observed on December 1st, World AIDS Day is dedicated to raising awareness of HIV/AIDS and mourning those who have lost the battle with the disease.
Our Diversity SHINES program works closely with the County of Ventura to ensure we fill in the gaps of service here in the county and make a positive impact on how HIV-AIDS affects us locally.
Please look for updates for AIDS Walk Ventura coming in October.
Calendar of Events
Our events promote individuality and acceptance among all orientations and gender identities.
Upcoming Events
We do what we do, because of you.
Diversity Collective of Ventura County is able to help our community because of our incredible network of supporters including sponsors, donors and volunteers. Without you all, we would not exist. If the Diversity Collective has made an impact on your life, or in the life of someone you love, consider supporting our case in whatever way you are able. We sincerely appreciate you.
