There is a universal post-Pride feeling on the streets of West Hollywood, a buzz you hear at LGBT events all over Los Angeles and online that this year’s LA Pride was perhaps the best ever. Euphoric is a good word to describe the praise. And that’s not even over the top. What is everyone so gaga about? 

It seems to boil down to outstanding execution, record fundraising that should make the event cash-positive for years to come, terrific communication and unbelievably excellent advance, day-of and lingering post-event press.  The crowds were larger than in many years, back to levels not seen since the early 2000s and the festival was completely sold out both days, with a topnotch, world class entertainment line up and staging and attracting several hundred thousand people.