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Youth Leadership Academy

YLA is a transformative one-day conference designed to empower and educate LGBTQIA+ youth, their parents, caregivers, and educators. Through engaging breakout sessions, inspirational keynotes, and team-building exercises, participants will gain valuable knowledge on LGBT history, youth advocacy, higher education, and civic engagement. Apply today to lead a workshop!

Friday, February 5, 2027

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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San Diego Pride works year-round to advocate for and empower our LGBTQIA+ youth. From GSA meet-ups to youth-led events, there are a number of ways you can get involved as an LGBTQ youth, faculty, or guardian.

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Scroll down to learn more about our year-round programming and connection opportunities for youth.

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Advocating For LGBTQIA+ Youth

San Diego Pride’s Education and Advocacy team works year-round to ensure that LGBTQIA+ youth are safe, affirmed, and thriving. We utilize advocacy tools such as policy, legislation, and training young people as organizers. As with San Diego Pride’s other advocacy work, we highlight and center those at multiples axes of oppression, locally, nationally, and globally. 

A notable advocacy achievement came in May 2021, when we worked with coalition partners in the region to release the LGBTQ+ Youth Standards of Care document. Click below to learn more.

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Youth Art Show

Every year our Youth Team, along with Art of Pride, create a platform to showcase local LGBTQIA+ Youth artists. For many young people, art is a meaningful outlet and means of expression. We welcome the opportunity to help our youth share their stories with family, friends, faculty, and the community.

Submissions for the 2027 Art Show will open in the Spring.

Read about 2018’s art show here and watch 2020’s Virtual Youth Art show here.

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Youth at Pride

Every year during Pride, LGBTQ youth get to imagine and create a space for LGBTQIA+ middle and high-school aged youth within the Pride festival. This youth-only space is filled with activities, entertainment, and affirming community for our LGBTQIA+ youth. If you’re interested in joining our Youth Zone Planning Team, please email [email protected].

Festival Admission:

  • Youth 13 and younger get into the festival for free when accompanied by an adult. They do not require their own ticket.
  • Youth high school aged or younger get into the festival for free and must get a ticket at the box office located near the front gate. Recent high school graduates receive a free ticket as well with proper identification.