WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- LGBT people from around Southern California and beyond will converge on West Hollywood this weekend for LA Pride, which is said to be the largest gathering of the LGBT community in Southern California.

Like most Pride events in major cities, the weekend will include a number of parties, a two-day festival, and a parade - all with a bit of LA-style flair.

Here is a guide to many of the major events that will be happening in West Hollywood this weekend:

The Purple Party

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WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force will be honored as the 2013 Community Grand Marshal at this year's Los Angeles LGBT Pride Parade, taking place June 9 in West Hollywood.

Each year Christopher Street West (CSW) - the producers of LA Pride - acknowledges the work of one particular organization and this year chose the Task Force in honor of its 40th anniversary and the organization's mission to build the grassroots power of the LGBT community.

LOS ANGELES -- This year's L.A. Pride/Christopher Street West celebration will include a bit of "glitz and glam" with the lineup of entertainers and parties planned for the event, taking place June 7-9.