San Fernando Valley Pride returned for third year in Van Nuys
VAN NUYS, Calif. (KABC) -- California state Sen. Caroline Menjivar hosted her third annual San Fernando Valley Pride celebration on Saturday.
This year's theme was "Rooted in Resistance." It was hosted by Menjivar in collaboration with Mayor Karen Bass, Supervisor Lindsey Horvath and Somos Familia Valle.
The event kicked off with an 11:30 a.m. rally and speaking program at Van Nuys Boulevard and Gault Street. Around noon, there was a march to the Van Nuys Civic Center.
Following the march, a festival took place at the center with a resource fair, constituent services from local elected officials, live entertainment, art and healing activities, and food trucks. The ABC7 Street Team was there and handed out ABC-branded pride swag with our spinning prize wheel.
Admission was free and open to all ages.
Menjivar represents California's 20th Senate District, which includes Burbank and San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County. She is currently chair of the state Senate Health Committee, vice chair of California's Legislative LGBTQ Caucus and a commissioner for the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls.
