Fabulous Fables

A Free, Community Pride
Celebration at the Santa Monica Pier on June 21

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Join the celebration with drag queen storytelling, children’s face painting,
live performances, family pride parade, vendor booths, and more! For information, please call the studio @ (310) 450-9200

SANTA MONICA, Calif., (May 23, 2025) – The Santa Monica Pier invites families to
celebrate love, diversity, and storytelling at Fabulous Fables: Drag Queen Pride Family-Edition, a
free event on Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hosted inside the historic Merry Go-Round
Building, this joyful celebration is designed especially for families with children 10 and under.
Presented in partnership with The Crow Comedy Club as part of the citywide SaMo Pride
festivities, Fabulous Fables features a vibrant lineup of activities:

• 10 a.m.: Barnyard Madness with the Three Little Pigs by Santa Monica Playhouse.
• 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Face Painting.
• 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Community Vendor Shopping.
• 10:45 a.m.: Poetry Reading by Santa Monica Poet Laureate Anne Carmack.
• 11 a.m.: Drag Queen Storytelling with Pickle and Lil Miss Hot Mess, plus a performance by Queen
  Angelina.
• 12 p.m.: Books & Cookies Musical Storytime.
• 1 p.m.: Event Conclusion.
  Attendees can also enjoy a pint-sized pride parade, colorful face painting, and a curated
  selection of vendors offering treats and treasures. Fabulous Fables is a celebration of love, laughter,
  and belonging—where every child is encouraged to be bold, be kind, and be themselves.
  “The Pier has always been a place where stories come to life—whether through the laughter of
  children on the carousel or the shared memories of generations,” said Jim Harris, Executive Director
  and Historian of the Santa Monica Pier. “Fabulous Fables continues this tradition by creating a space
  where every family feels seen, celebrated, and connected through the power of storytelling and
  community.”

“Fabulous Fables: Drag Queen Pride Family-Edition” is produced by the Santa Monica Pier
Corporation, along with these great partners and sponsors, The Crow, SaMo Pride, Pacific Park on the
Santa Monica Pier, PAINT:LAB, Healing Grounds coffee truck, and Los Angeles County Supervisor
Lindsey Horvath.
The program is free and open to the public. For more information, visit
santamonicapier.org/fabfables.

Arrive by Rideshare, Metro, Bus or Bike, the Merry Go-Round Building on the Santa Monica
Pier is located at 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401.

The Santa Monica Pier Corporation (SMPC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to
preserving and enhancing the Santa Monica Pier experience for every visitor. Through impactful,
location-specific programming offered year-round, SMPC ensures that the Pier remains a vibrant,
world-class destination that is accessible to all.

For more information on happenings at the Pier, please
visit santamonicapier.org, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, or Threads.

Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier, LA’s only admission-free amusement park, offers 12
amusement rides, 14 midway games, Snackville with five fun food offerings and seaside retail
shopping. Prices and operating hours are subject to change. For more information and operating hours,
please call 310-260-8744, visit pacpark.com, and go to Facebook.com/pacificpark,
Instagram.com/pacpark or X.com/pacpark.