City of West Hollywood 2026 Transgender Day of Remembrance March & Ceremony

Join the City of West Hollywood for a free public march & ceremony honoring members of the transgender community lost to violence this year.
About this Event

The City of West Hollywood and its Transgender Advisory Board recognize November as Transgender Awareness Month. Since its incorporation in 1984, the City of West Hollywood has led the region in the pursuit and implementation of progressive policies, fostering an environment of acceptance in which diversity is celebrated.

For several years, the City and its Transgender Advisory Board have hosted an annual Transgender Day of Remembrance. We hope that you can join us for the 2026 Transgender Day of Remembrance March and Ceremony.

WHEN: Friday, November 20, 2026 (March begins at 5PM, Ceremony begins at 6PM)
WHERE: West Hollywood City Council Chambers (625 N. San Vicente, West Hollywood). For those who cannot attend in-person, the Ceremony will be broadcast live on www.youtube.com/WeHoTV

Tickets are free, but we ask that you RSVP to give us an accurate headcount for food and supplies.

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Schedule:

(All portions of this event will meet at the West Hollywood City Council Chambers (625 N. San Vicente, West Hollywood) Please feel free to join for any/all portions of the event.

4:30PM – 5PM – Sign making in West Hollywood City Council Chambers Lobby

5PM - 5:30PM– March beginning and ending at the West Hollywood City Council Chambers Lobby

5:30PM – 6PM - Light bites and refreshments by in West Hollywood City Council Chambers Lobby

6PM – 8:30PM – Ceremony begins inside the West Hollywood City Council Chambers / Livestream of ceremony begins on

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HOST:

This year, the Ceremony will be hosted by ChiChi Navarro, a transgender, gender-expansive Mexican American changemaker whose work embodies joy, justice, and cultural pride. Raised in Mexico and rooted in Los Angeles County, ChiChi’s bicultural experience fuels their passion for advocacy, artistry, and community care.

SPEAKERS WILL INCLUDE:

• Reverend Valerie Spencer is an ordained interfaith minister who also works in the arena of social services, focusing on health disparities as it relates to Transgender persons and others within LGBTQ+ communities for over two decades.
• Karina Samala, Transgender Community Advocate and Human Rights Activist, and founding member of the City of West Hollywood’s Transgender Advisory Board.
• Shane Ivan Nash, transgender advocate, author, DJ, and content creator, and member of the City of West Hollywood’s Transgender Advisory Board
• Members of the West Hollywood City Council

MUSICAL GUESTS:

• Blk Bette - Trained in Classical and Jazz voice at the historic Cab Calloway Musical Institute, Blk Bette blends raw soul, smoky blues, and streetwise grit into a sound that’s sultry, cinematic, and entirely her own.

PARKING DIRECTIONS & SEATING

Limited parking is available at the 5-story parking structure adjacent to the City Council Chambers at 625. N San Vicente Boulevard. To parking structure is accessible via El Tovar Place. Those parking in that structure and attending the ceremony will have their parking validated. Bring your ticket with you to have it validated.

The City Council Chambers are a short distance away from stops along Metro Bus Lines 4, 16, and 105 as well as the West Hollywood Pickup and Cityline Commuter. For schedules or other car-free options, visit www.metro.net and www.weho.org/transit.

​Seating is limited, so we ask that you please RSVP if you will be attending in-person and cancel your tickets if you find that you are not able to attend. Seating will be first come, first serve, and in the event of full seated capacity, very limited standing room will be available. Accessible seating is available.

Doors to the Cermony will open at 5:45 p.m.