ROHNERT PARK, Calif. (May 21, 2025) – Graton Resort & Casino, the Bay Area’s premier gaming and entertainment destination, is partnering once again with Sonoma County Pride to celebrate its 40th anniversary year. “Forty & Fierce: A Ruby Celebration of Pride,” honors the county’s decades-long commitment to promote equity for all. Graton Resort & Casino is proud to sponsor Sonoma County Pride for the 10th time and will mark the occasion by sponsoring a variety of events in May and June.
“Graton Resort & Casino is honored to be the presenting sponsor of ‘Forty & Fierce.’ As one of Sonoma County’s largest employers, Graton Resort & Casino emphasizes diversity and inclusion, fostering a welcoming environment for employees of all backgrounds, including those from the LGBTQ+ community,” said Lana Rivera, president of Graton Resort & Casino. “Our partnership with Sonoma County Pride over the years underscores our dedication to creating a space where all guests and community members feel valued and celebrated. Our participation in Sonoma County Pride events reflects our dedication to these values. We strive to be an example of inclusion for our team members, guests and other Sonoma County businesses.”
Sonoma County Pride is a highly anticipated event that draws attendees from across California. With 2025 being the 40th”Ruby” anniversary, the celebration reflects the community’s resilience and honors progress while acknowledging the ongoing fight for equality. Events like the Pride Parade and the pool party at Graton Resort & Casino will offer a full weekend of activities celebrating the community’s diversity.
The festivities will culminate on Sunday, June 1, with Sonoma County Pride Pool Party at Graton Resort & Casino. As the Exclusive Title Sponsor of Sonoma County Pride 2025, Graton Resort & Casino will host Ruby Ripple at Graton’s stunning outdoor pool deck. Featuring luxurious cabanas, lush surroundings, full bar service, and a resort-style atmosphere, Graton will set the stage for an unforgettable Pride celebration in true Northern California style.
DRAFT QUOTE—check with Christopher “What began as a modest community picnic has blossomed into one of Northern California’s most vibrant celebrations of LGBTQIA+ visibility, resilience, and joy,” said Christopher Kren-Mora, President of Sonoma County Pride. “For four decades, Sonoma County Pride has honored the power of queer community—lifting up voices, demanding equity, and building spaces where all people can live and love authentically. Pride in Sonoma County is more than a weekend celebration—it’s a reflection of a deeply rooted, year-round community presence.”
“Forty & Fierce: A Ruby Celebration of Pride:” Events:
- Friday, May 30, 2025
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- Transgender Rally – For Our Rights
- Time: 4 – 6 PM
- Location: Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa
- Kick off Pride Weekend by standing in solidarity with the transgender community. Details here.
- “Shady Sassy Scarlet” Pride Weekend Kick-Off Party
- Time: 9 PM – 1 AM
- Location: Shady Oak Brewing Company, 420 1st Street, Santa Rosa
- Celebrate the start of Pride Weekend with music, dancing, and community spirit. Tickets here.
- Transgender Rally – For Our Rights
- Saturday, May 31, 2025
- 40th Annual Sonoma County Pride Parade & Festival
- Time: 11 AM – 5 PM
- Location: Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa
- Join the vibrant parade celebrating 40 years of Pride in Sonoma County. Details here.
- Crown Jewel After Party
- Time: 9 PM – 1 AM
- Location: Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa
- Enjoy live entertainment, DJ Die Wies & DJ Mario. Details here.
- 40th Annual Sonoma County Pride Parade & Festival
- Sunday, June 1, 2025
- Ruby Ripple Pool Party @ Graton Resort & Casino
- Time: Noon – 6 PM
- Location: The Pool at Graton Resort & Casino, 288 Golf Course Drive West, Rohnert Park
- Known as the “largest gay pool party in Northern California,” guests will enjoy performances by Grammy-nominated vocal powerhouse Deborah Cox and DJ legend Chris Cox; Latin Grammy winner, DJ and trumpeter Spencer Ludwig; “Spinning Through the Decades: Dance Anthems 1985–2025” with DJ Bryan Noe. Must be 21+ to attend.
- Tickets available here.
- Ruby Ripple Pool Party @ Graton Resort & Casino
For more details and updates, visit the official Sonoma County Pride website.