WeHo Pride draws thousands as The Pussycat Dolls headline alongside Ava Max, JADE and Melanie C
Ashley Roberts, from The Pussycat Dolls, commemorated the moment in a heartfelt address to the crowd, admitting emotions were running high
By Aaron Sugg
Thousands gathered in West Hollywood for Pride Month’s Outloud Music Festival, with The Pussycat Dolls headlining one of the largest LGBTQ+ events in the United States.
Held from 5 to 7 June, WeHo Pride included the OUTLOUD Music Festival, the annual Pride Parade, a free street fair, and community celebrations across the city’s Rainbow District.
The OUTLOUD Music Festival drew thousands to see a star-studded line-up of acclaimed LGBTQ+ musicians and their allies.
Who performed at WeHo Pride 2026?
This year’s line-up included The Pussycat Dolls, Ava Max, JADE, Ashlee Simpson, Melanie C, FLO, Confidence Man, MNEK, Daya, Baby Tate, and several others.
Ashley Roberts, from The Pussycat Dolls, commemorated the moment in a heartfelt address to the crowd, admitting emotions were running high.
“I just want to say, my loves, the community is my chosen family. I’m gonna get emotional. My ride or dies,” said Roberts.
“We would not be here today if it wasn’t for every single one of you” – Ashley Roberts, from The Pussycat Dolls speaking at WeHo Pride
“You picked me up when I’ve been down, you made me feel fabulous when I haven’t. I love you so much. We love you so much. And we would not be here today if it wasn’t for every single one of you, so… thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”
Lead vocalist Nicole Scherzinger described the community as “beauty in the foundation of love,” stressing “acceptance and belonging.”
Joining them on stage was Drag Race UK star Paige Three, who busted a move to The Pussycat Dolls’ 2006 hit ‘Buttons’.
Those in attendance at WeHo Pride over the weekend highlighted the importance of the West Hollywood event under the Donald Trump‘s administration.
“We need it more than ever” – WeHo Pride attendee, Jacob Lancaster, on the Trump administration
Speaking to Fox Los Angeles, Jacob Lancaster, who travelled from Sacramento, said: “It’s very important for us to still have these kinds of events because people need to know that we’ve always existed and we’re not going away, ever.”
He added: “With our current administration, what’s happening right now, we need it more than ever.”
Attendee Oz Powers emphasised unity within the community: “You don’t have to understand and agree with everything, but just support people and give them love. That’s what this is about,” he said. “There isn’t one gay or lesbian or LGBTQ-plus person. It’s no one queer identity.”