Christopher Street West (CSW) has announced that multi-hyphenate talent CANDIACE (Candiace Dillard Bassett) will join the performance lineup for LA Pride 2026’s Pride Village on Sunday, June 14.
Known for her roles on The Real Housewives of Potomac and The Traitors, the Billboard-charting R&B artist and former Obama White House staffer brings her signature wit and artistry to the free, public celebration following the 56th Annual LA Pride Parade.
CANDIACE joins a diverse roster of performers including Bentley Robles, Princess Superstar, and the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles, alongside curated programming such as the LA Pride Ball presented by the House of Ninja and a showcase from the cast of Revry’s King of Drag.
This year’s festivities center on the theme “Rise with Pride,” honoring the community’s resilience with a Grand Marshal slate featuring actor Jeff Hiller, civil rights attorney Mia Yamamoto, and a legacy tribute to the late Shirley Raines.
The Pride Village will transform Hollywood Boulevard from Vine to Gower into a vibrant hub for community resources, local vendors, and live sets from iHeartRadio DJs.
As the parade winds through the historic streets of Hollywood, the event remains a vital space for cultural expression and collective growth, with applications currently open for those wishing to participate in the parade or host a presence within the Village.
More info at www.lapride.org.
