Events

Ventura County Pride

Ventura Dreamin'

Ventura County Pride Festival is a weekend-long event in August 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 to celebrate, stand out, and stand proud.

Saturday, August 16

11am - 6pm

Plaza Park, Ventura

more info at venturapride.com

Ventura County Pride logo

Entertainment

Ventura County is a talented place. If you are interested in sharing your talent on stage at VC Pride this year, click on the "Entertain at VC Pride" button below and complete the form. We will contact you as we get closer to the August event.

Volunteers

We couldn't make Ventura County Pride a success without our amazing volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering for VC Pride, click on the "Volunteer" button below and complete the form. We will contact you as we get closer to the August event.

Gay couple watching performance on stage

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.

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2024 Honorees

Vanguard

One Step A La Vez

Diversity Spotlight

Celia Daniels

Community Ally

Assemblymember
Steve Bennett

Guidestar

Kelly-Marie Jones
Gala awards

Pride Prom

Pride Prom of Ventura is an LGBTIQQA+ 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.

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A dark castle silhouette against a glittery background showcases a rainbow and vibrant fireworks. Text reads Somewhere Over the Rainbow Pride Prom, celebrating diversity at this spectacular event.

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.

Red AIDS awareness ribbon over a blue world map background with text: World AIDS Day, December 1—a significant date recognized among global Diversity Events.
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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.

Thank You to Our Partners & Sponsors