2025, December 1st • World AIDS Day

Posted on 12/01/2025

World AIDS Day, designated on 1 December every year since 1988, is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the disease.

Los Angeles is observing World AIDS Day 2025 with multiple events, including the City of West Hollywood's "STORIES: The AIDS Monument" gathering, a reception at the LA LGBT Center, and a commemorative event for the Latino community called UNIDOS by BIENESTAR. These events, all taking place on December 1, 2025, include ceremonies, art exhibits, and community receptions to remember those lost to AIDS and raise awareness.

Key World AIDS Day events in Los Angeles

STORIES: The AIDS Monument Gathering
- Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- Location: West Hollywood Park (at the newly opened monument)
- Details: Features readings by the APLA Health Writers Group. A reception follows at ONE Gallery (626 N. Robertson Blvd.) with refreshments and a new Herb Ritts exhibition. The event is a collaboration between the City of West Hollywood, APLA Health, ONE Institute, and the Foundation for The AIDS Monument.
Los Angeles LGBT Center Rooftop Reception
- Time: 6 p.m.
- Location: Los Angeles LGBT Center, Anita May Rosenstein Campus Rooftop (1118 N. McCadden Place)
- Details: Co-hosted with AIDS/LifeCycle.
UNIDOS by BIENESTAR
- Time: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Location: Ukrainian Cultural Center (4315 Melrose Avenue)
- Details: The 33rd annual commemorative event organized by BIENESTAR Human Services for the Latino community.
AIDS Memorial Quilt Panel
- Time: On display from the morning of December 1st through December 15th
- Location: West Hollywood Council Chambers (625 N. San Vicente Blvd.)
- Details: A panel of the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display as part of the city's day-long commemoration.

Event highlights

Memorials and remembrance: Events will include ceremonies to honor those lost to AIDS, such as readings at the "STORIES" monument and the unveiling of new names at a candlelight ceremony in Lincoln Park.
Art and culture: The "STORIES" gathering includes poetry readings, and a reception will feature the "Herb Ritts: Allies & Icons" exhibition.
Community focus: Events cater to specific communities, like the UNIDOS event for the Latino community, and highlight the importance of sustained action and human-rights-centred approaches.

Testing and Services:

To find HIV testing locations and support services, you can use online resources from organizations like Northeast Valley Health Corporation (NEVHC), APLA Health, and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF).