AIDS WAlk LA 2025



On October 12, 2025, thousands of participants gathered at West Hollywood Park for AIDS Walk Los Angeles, the annual fundraising event supporting APLA Health's HIV/AIDS services and prevention programs across Los Angeles County.


I documented the three-hour event for APLA Health, covering the pre-walk festival, opening ceremony with speakers and performers, and the walk route through West Hollywood. The morning brought together corporate teams, individual walkers, Star Walkers who each raised over $1,000, families, and community organizations, all supporting ongoing HIV/AIDS advocacy and care in Los Angeles.

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Soap bubbles float through the air at an outdoor summer festival while people enjoy the sunny day.

Pre-Event Festival

 

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Before the opening ceremony, West Hollywood Park filled with participants throughout the morning. The festival atmosphere included sponsor booths from organizations like Walgreens and SCAN Health, activities for families, team gatherings, and the informal moments that show who shows up for community organizing around HIV/AIDS advocacy.

A person wearing glasses and braided hair speaks passionately into a microphone at an outdoor event.
DJ performs at an outdoor music festival wearing sunglasses and a cap while mixing on turntables in bright sunlight.
People hula hooping on a grassy field at an outdoor festival with white tents and trees in the background.
People walking on grass holding signs advertising free flu shots at a community health event.
A dog sits in front of a bright blue wall with red cloud-like designs and Los Angeles text visible.
Music fans hold up U2 band memorabilia under red umbrellas at an outdoor event.
A line of people wearing matching black t-shirts with logos kneel and crouch on grass at an outdoor event.
People gather at an outdoor festival with flags and banners on a sunny day in a grassy park area.
People sitting on grass in a park enjoying outdoor leisure activities on a sunny day.
A person in red holds a colorful rainbow umbrella during a sunny outdoor event with a crowd in the background.
People dancing together on a grassy lawn at an outdoor gathering with tents visible in the background.
A DJ performs behind turntables at the AIDS Walk Los Angeles event with a blue banner visible.
A close-up view of red sneakers and a bright yellow shopping bag on grass during an outdoor gathering.
A person in a floral dress with flowing sleeves poses against a bright blue sky and trees.

Opening Ceremony

 

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The stage program mixed advocacy speeches with performance. U.S. Representative Maxine Waters addressed the crowd, followed by drag performer Heidi N Closet and other speakers representing decades of HIV/AIDS activism. These images capture the ceremonial launch before thousands of participants set out on the walk route.

A person in a floral print dress dances and twirls against a blue background with urban signage visible.
Energetic speaker in bright pink blazer gestures animatedly while delivering a passionate speech at a podium.
A performer in a red plaid shirt sings passionately on stage at an outdoor event in Los Angeles.
A speaker at an AIDS Walk Los Angeles event stands at a podium against a blue backdrop with signage visible.
Person in a blue jacket waves to crowd during an AIDS Walk Los Angeles charity event.
Large crowd gathers in front of outdoor concert stage with blue banners and screens at Los Angeles fan event.
A person in glasses gestures while speaking at a podium during an AIDS Walk Los Angeles event.
A flowing white dress with red floral print twirls against a bright blue background in a dynamic fashion sequence.
A speaker in a light blue t-shirt smiles while speaking at a podium during the AIDS Walk Los Angeles event.
A group of people in matching light blue t-shirts wave and smile while participating in an outdoor event.
Large crowd of people wearing light blue shirts gathered outdoors at a public event or rally.

Walk Route

 

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The short walk route through West Hollywood brought together the diverse participation - Star Walkers in white shirts, corporate teams with banners, families, individuals wearing commemorative messages spanning decades of AIDS activism. Route activations included performances from drum lines, mariachi groups, and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence's vigil near the finish line honoring those lost to AIDS.

Participants hold light blue signs while walking together during an outdoor community event.
A large crowd of people march with pride flags and banners during an outdoor LGBTQ+ pride parade celebration.
Large red balloon sculptures create an eye-catching art installation at an outdoor public event.
Participants gather under a large red inflatable arch at an AIDS Walk fundraising event on a sunny day.
A group wearing matching orange t-shirts poses together at a charity walk event.
Participants celebrate and cheer while running in an outdoor community marathon event on a sunny day.
Musicians perform in formal attire with violins along a brick wall during an outdoor concert performance.
Large crowd of people walking down a street during an outdoor festival or public event on a sunny day.
A group of people holding signs and cheering during an outdoor protest or rally on a sunny day.
Large crowd of runners in light blue and white shirts participating in a marathon along a tree-lined path.
A person with dark curly hair wearing black clothing performs on stage with expressive gestures and movements.
Large group of people wearing black clothing sit together on a sunny sidewalk during an outdoor gathering.
Large crowd of people wearing light blue shirts gathered outdoors at a public event or rally.

 

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