People of all ages can celebrate, learn and recognize the history of this diverse community. Now, the county has its own LGBTQ Center of OC and OC Pride nonprofit festival and parade. Later, during the early 1900s, Laguna Beach’s film industry brought in queer people who were part of movie crews and established itself as a popular queer community. Orange County’s history of Pride dates back to 1835 when Dana Point was named after Richard Henry Dana, a seaman and author whose name was found on a list of non-fiction authors who’ve referenced or contacted supposed “homosexuals,” according to Barbara Muirhead, creator of the Orange County Historical LGBT Timeline. Pride Month 2022 Celebrations in Orange County Close
