# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 West Hollywood Harvey Milk Day, featuring the José Sarria Drag Pageant - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: The City of West Hollywood presents its annual FREE celebration for Harvey Milk Day which also serves as the kick-off to WeHo Pride!About this EventThe City of West Hollywood's free celebration for Harvey Milk Day serves as a kickoff to WeHo Pride, and is co-sponsored by the Imperial Court, One Institute, and by Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, Third District.Harvey Milk (May 22, 1930 – November 27, 1978) was an American politician and the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California in 1977. He only served 11 months in office before he was tragically murdered by a fellow politician.Milk served in the US Navy from 1951-1955. He resigned at the rank of Lieutenant junior grade, forced to accept an "other than honorable" discharge and leave the service rather than be court-martialed because of his homosexuality. In 2016, the US Navy named a ship after him. However, during Pride month in June 2025, the current administration ordered the renaming of the ship "USNS Harvey Milk" to "USNS Oscar V. Peterson"; in recognition of this, this year's pageant and event will have a nautical/naval theme.José Sarria was the first openly gay person to run for office in the United States in 1961, helped pave the way for Harvey Milk’s successful run for office, was a well-known drag performer under the name the Window Norton, and founded the Imperial Court System which is one of the oldest and largest LGBT organizations in the world. The competition is hosted by West Hollywood Drag Laureate Pickle.Judges are: Queen Mother Karina Samala and Emperor Eugene Maysky of the Imperial Court, and other TBAContestants: TBAIn addition to the Drag Pageant, there will be a voter registration table, milk and cookies, tabling from local organizatiosns, and a Harvey Milk photo opportunity.This event is free to attend, RSVPs are not required, but requested via this Eventbrite.-----6pm: Event Starts6:20pm: Comments from the Mayor and City Council of West Hollywood, LA County Board of Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, and representatives from other elected officials.6:30pm: Competition including group number, talent portion and interviews.7:55pm: Crowning of WinnerLocation: West Hollywood Park's South Lawn, at the base of the Aquatic and Recreation Center's Great Staircase, 8750 El Tovar Place, West Hollywood, CA 90069https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlg7ot6n3Mg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-hollywood/2026-west-hollywood-harvey-milk-day-featuring-the-josé-sarria-drag-pageant/100001985389604753 - **Event Categories**: contests, performances, entertainment, lgbt-pride - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: West Hollywood - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: West Hollywood - **lat**: 34.0900091 - **long**: -118.3617443 - **full address**: West Hollywood, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 West Hollywood Harvey Milk Day, featuring the José Sarria Drag Pageant - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/e8bd7a353bf31bc6f2553ab98819d49351a31efc9f87aaf76487c8ac322cd9a2-rimg-w1200-h827-dc050316-gmir.jpg?v=1774170287 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 West Hollywood Harvey Milk Day, featuring the José Sarria Drag Pageant being held? - **A:** 2026 West Hollywood Harvey Milk Day, featuring the José Sarria Drag Pageant takes place on Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at West Hollywood, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 West Hollywood Harvey Milk Day, featuring the José Sarria Drag Pageant? - **A:** 2026 West Hollywood Harvey Milk Day, featuring the José Sarria Drag Pageant is organized by City of West Hollywood's Arts Division - @WeHoArts. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at City of West Hollywood's Arts Division - @WeHoArts's events? - **A:** Attendees have given City of West Hollywood's Arts Division - @WeHoArts a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. City of West Hollywood's Arts Division - @WeHoArts has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 West Hollywood Harvey Milk Day, featuring the José Sarria Drag Pageant is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in West Hollywood, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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