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Karen Strauss waits to march in the Pride Parade on Market Street in San Francisco, 2025.<\/p>\n
Scott Strazzante\/S.F. Chronicle<\/p>\n
San Francisco Pride arrives this year with a pointed call to action: \u201cResistance in Action,\u201d a theme that underscores the ongoing fight for\u00a0LGBTQ+ rights, visibility and freedom of expression.<\/p>\n
That message will be echoed across the Bay Area as Pride season brings parades, rallies, family festivals, drag performances and other community gatherings throughout June and beyond.<\/p>\n
Check out The Chronicle\u2019s region-by-region guide to Pride celebrations\u2014 including details on an expanded series of happy hour events hosted by Juanita More<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Pride Parade scene on Market Street in San Francisco, 2025.<\/p>\n Scott Strazzante\/S.F. Chronicle<\/p>\n San Francisco<\/p>\n SF LGBT Center: \u2018Building the Block Rainbow Reunion\u2019<\/p>\n Visit the easy-to-notice purple community center building for a Pride month kickoff block party. It\u2019s set to feature live entertainment from local LGBTQ+ creators, an art exhibition, community resources booths, food trucks and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n Noon-6 p.m. Saturday, June 6. Free. SF LGBT Center, 1800 Market St., S.F. 415-865-5555. www.sfcenter.org<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Juan Davila jumps for a photo after helping to install the pink triangle at Twin Peaks in San Francisco, 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n T\u00e2m Vu\/For the S.F. Chronicle<\/p>\n 31st Annual Pink Triangle Installation<\/p>\n June welcomes a monthlong exhibition of Patrick Carney\u2019s large-scale outdoor artwork composed of bright pink canvas. There will be volunteer work parties<\/a> on June 5-6 and 28 to help install and remove the highly visible hillside installation and clean up the site.<\/p>\n San Francisco Chronicle Logo<\/p>\n Make us a Preferred Source to get more of our news when you search.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Add Preferred Source<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Commemoration ceremony: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 6. S.F. Installation on view June 6-28. Free. Twin Peaks, Christmas Tree Point, viewable around the Castro district, Twin Peaks and adjacent areas in S.F. www.thepinktriangle.com<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Pride in Yerba Buena<\/p>\n Join host Tyson Check-In<\/a> and San Francisco Drag Laureate Per Sia<\/a> for a celebration of queer artistic expression during an afternoon picnic with live sets from KALW DJ Eryka, drag artists, cirque performers, live music, a vending marketplace, food trucks and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n 1-4 p.m. Sunday, June 7. Free. Yerba Buena Gardens Great Lawn, Mission Street between Third and Fourth streets, S.F. 415-543-1718. www.ybgfestival.org<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n Per Sia is one of the performers featured in the \u201cPride in Yerba Buena\u201d June 7 celebration.<\/p>\n Yerba Buena Gardens Festival<\/p>\n Pride Mass at Grace Cathedral<\/p>\n Celebrate with a community procession up the cathedral\u2019s rainbow steps followed by a program featuring live music by LGBTQ+ and BIPOC composers, and a Sunday service led by Rev.Joe C. Williams, and the Rev. Canon Mary Carter Greene.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 6 p.m. Sunday, June 7. Free. Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St., S.F. 415-749-6300. www.gracecathedral.org<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n \u201cBuilt This City: An SF Pride Variety Spectacular\u201d<\/p>\n Peaches Christ<\/a> and Honey Mahogany<\/a> will host the official kickoff for S.F. Pride 2026,<\/a> with a star-studded celebration. The \u201c50 Years of Queer San Francisco\u201d program includes parade Grand Marshals and performances from the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus<\/a>, \u201cDear San Francisco,\u201d<\/a> Sister Roma <\/a>and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, the Cockettes Nouveau, BeBe Sweetbriar,<\/a> the cast of \u201cCompton\u2019s Cafeteria Riot,\u201d<\/a> the Rice Rockettes,<\/a> Elvis Herselvis,<\/a> Roryography,<\/a> H.P. Mendoza,<\/a> Jason Brock,<\/a>\u00a0 Absolute Empresses<\/a> Mercedez Munro, Juanita More!, Ehra Amaya, Linda Summers and Afrika America, Pippi Lovestocking and others.<\/p>\n 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 10. $50-$127.59. Castro Theater, 429 Castro St., S.F. 415-864-0815. www.thecastro.com<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n Pride Night with the Giants<\/p>\n Join the San Francisco Giants in celebration of LGBTQIA+ community with pre- and post-game festivities, game-time activations, live performances and a fireworks show. Secure a limited edition Pride Jersey, as the Giants lead off a weekend series vs. the Chicago Cubs.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n \u00a07 p.m. Friday, June 12. $38-$634. Oracle Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, S.F. www.mlb.com\/giants<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n Confetti flies and the Trans and Gay Pride flags are raised at Oracle Park before a baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs in San Francisco, 2021.<\/p>\n D. Ross Cameron\/Special to The Chronicle<\/p>\n Castro Night Market: Pride and Juneteenth<\/p>\n The monthly night market gets a fab glow up with Pride month activations including an expanded footprint, a vending marketplace, multiple stages with live entertainment, and official entertainment zone status, allowing visitors to purchase and consume to-go alcoholic beverages while at the event.<\/p>\n 5-10 p.m. Friday, June 19. Free. 18th and Castro streets, S.F. www.castronightmarket.com<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n Bi-BQ Bi+ Pride Potluck Picnic<\/p>\n Bring a main dish, salad or beverages to a casual neighborhood potluck at Mission Dolores Park. Look for the bi flags and friendly faces and join a mellow afternoon party in Dolores Park. After the picnic, adults can walk over and check out the BiConic Film Festival\u2019s screening event<\/a> scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the Eclectic Box Theater (446 Valencia St.).<\/p>\n 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 24. Free. Dolores Park, 19th and Dolores streets, S.F. www.babpn.org<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n 4th Annual S.F. Pride Human Rights Summit<\/p>\n Get fired up for the weekend with a daylong event featuring keynote speaker Dolores Huerta,<\/a> breakout sessions with Michelle Meow<\/a> and others, panel discussions, lectures and presentations, live entertainment and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, June 25. $105.44. Commonwealth Club, 110 The Embarcadero, S.F. 415-597-6705. www.commonwealthclub.org<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n Pride NightLife<\/p>\n The Cal Academy\u2019s weekly adults only, after-hours event celebrates love, equality, self-expression and San Francisco Pride weekend with live entertainment, local organizations and merch vendors, hands-on Pride themed activities, food and beverages, cocktails and more.<\/p>\n 6-10 p.m. Thursday, June 25. $25; 21 and older. California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Drive, S.F. 415-379-8000. www.calacademy.org<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n The Exploratorium will host a Pride-themed \u201cAfter Dark\u201d event on June 25.<\/p>\n Exploratorium<\/p>\n After Dark: Pride<\/p>\n Reach for the stars and imagine queer futures through the lens of science fiction and space exploration as you celebrate Pride month at an after hours party set in the lofty, hands-on science space.\u00a0<\/p>\n Drawing thematic inspiration from the museum\u2019s summer exhibition, \u201cLife in Space,\u201d<\/a> the program includes a discussion with photographer Mackenzie Calle titled \u201cThe Gay Space Agency,\u201d Rory Davis\u2019s \u201cRoryography of Celestial Bodies\u201d movement workshop and an intersidereal dance party with live sets from DJ Sean Jupiter. Attendees can explore the museum\u2019s many hands-on exhibits during the evening fete.\u00a0<\/p>\n 6-10 p.m. Thursday, June 25. $22.95; 18 and older. Exploratorium, Pier 15., S.F. 415-528-4444. www.exploratorium.edu<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n Women and Non-Binary Friday Morning Bike Ride<\/p>\n The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition presents an easy-paced ride through Golden Gate Park to Ocean Beach. Bring a thermos and snack for a short break at the beach before biking back to the lodge.<\/p>\n 7:15 a.m. Friday, June 26. Free. Meet at Golden Gate Park, McLaren Lodge, 501 Stanyan St., S.F. 415-431-2453. www.sfbike.org<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n San Francisco Trans March: \u2018One Struggle, One Fight\u2019<\/p>\n Join a celebration and march in support of transgender and gender nonconforming people. A celebration and rally in the park with live entertainment and community groups is scheduled to occur followed by an evening march to Civic Center.<\/p>\n 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Friday, June 26. Free. Mission Dolores Park, 19th and Dolores streets, S.F. www.transmarch.org<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n Visitors play at the Exploratorium\u2019s \u201cSun Painting\u201d exhibit.<\/p>\n Amy Snyder\/ Exploratorium<\/p>\n San Francisco 2026 Pride Run<\/p>\n San Francisco Front Runners\u2019 annual, sponsored Pride run course includes a 5K loop in Golden Gate Park,<\/a> done twice for the 10K race. Engage with the community while raising money for the Rafiki Coalition.<\/a> There will be a pre-race Kids\u2019 Dash as well as snacks, entertainment and awards after the run.<\/p>\n 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday, June 27. $50-$70 to run, registration required; free to watch. Middle Drive West at Metson Road, Golden Gate Park S.F. www.sffr.org<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n People\u2019s March and Rally: \u2018Unite to Fight\u2019<\/p>\n Activists and community leaders Alex U. Inn and Juanita More have announced details for their annual Pride event. While in past years the event was held on Pride parade Sunday, this year it will take place a day before, on Saturday. Leaving participants free to support both events.\u00a0<\/p>\n The event will begin with a march starting at Embarcadero Plaza, culminating at Civic Center for a rally with speakers, live music, performers, food and merchandise vending and community group booths.<\/p>\n March: 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27. Embarcadero Plaza, Market and Steuart Streets, S.F. \u2022 Rally: noon-5 p.m. Saturday, June 27. Free. Civic Center Plaza, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, S.F. www.juanitamore.com\/peoples-march-trans-ally-rally-2026<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n Chi Energy twirls a light stick as lasers create a rainbow over Market St. to mark the start of SF Pride weekend in San Francisco, 2024.<\/p>\n Noah Berger\/Special to the Chronicle<\/p>\n Illuminate: \u2018Welcome\u2019 Pride Outdoor Laser Exhibition<\/p>\n Illuminate has announced that its annual large-scale rainbow laser space canon installation, titled \u201cWelcome\u201d \u2014 aka the \u2018Gaysers\u2019 \u2014 will return for San Francisco Pride weekend in 2026. The details of a kick-off event are to be announced soon.<\/p>\n 8 p.m.-7 a.m. Saturday-Sunday, June 27-28. Free. Embarcadero Plaza, the Embarcadero, S.F. www.illuminate.org<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n San Francisco Dyke March and Rally<\/p>\n This year marks the 34th anniversary of the Mission Dolores Park event. As a call to action for equality, visibility and respect, lesbians are invited to join the march and\/or sign up to volunteer. Allies are warmly welcomed to cheer on the procession and take part in a pre-march celebration and rally with live music and more in the park.<\/p>\n Pre-march rally 9 a.m.-5 p.m. \u2022 March at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 27. Free. Meet at Dolores and 18th streets, S.F. www.thedykemarch.org<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n A performer parades down Market Street during the LGBT+ Pride Parade in San Francisco, 2024.<\/p>\n Lizzy Montana Myers\/Special to The Chronicle<\/p>\n S.F. Pride Parade and Celebration: \u2018Resistance in Action\u2019<\/p>\n The city\u2019s official celebration will include a parade with less corporate and more community and cause-focused contingents, and a weekend-long outdoor festival.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Sunday morning parade will be kicked off by Dykes on Bikes and followed up by more than hundreds of parade participant groups. A large festival at the Civic Center will feature live entertainment on a main stage \u2014hosted by Honey Mahogany and Sister Roma \u2014 as well as multiple community-run stages. There will be hundreds of exhibitors and community organization booths, a marketplace, food and drinks vendors and more.<\/p>\n Festival: Noon-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, June 27-28. Free-$75, VIP tickets available. Civic Center Plaza, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, S.F. Parade: 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 28. Free-$70, grandstand seating available. Starts at Beale and Market Streets, S.F. 415-864-0831. www.sfpride.org<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n A parade-goer carries a “You Are Loved” flag in front of the Paramount Theater during the Oakland Pride Parade, 2025.<\/p>\n Carlos Avila Gonzalez\/S.F. Chronicle<\/p>\n East Bay<\/p>\n Concord Pride in the Plaza<\/p>\n The Rainbow Community Center will host its annual family-friendly Pride event with live entertainment from local LGBTQIA+ talent, vendors and local organizations, food and drink vendors and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, June 6. Free. Todos Santos Plaza, 2175 Willow Pass Road, Concord. 925-692-0090. www.rainbowcc.org<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n Members of the San Francisco Pride Band march down Broadway during the Oakland Pride Parade and Festival in Oakland, 2025.<\/p>\n Carlos Avila Gonzalez\/S.F. Chronicle<\/p>\n Oakland Pride Parade and Festival: \u2018Celebrating Pride, Power and People\u2019<\/p>\n Join an all day, family-friendly East Bay LGBTQ+ culture and community celebration with food vendors, live entertainment \u2014including Grammy-nominated performers \u2014 on multiple stages, more than 300 vendors and more. The parade is free to attend, but modestly priced tickets are needed to enter the festival grounds.<\/p>\n Parade: 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 16. Free. Broadway and Thomas L. Berkley Way at 20th St., Oakland. Festival: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16. $10-$17.25; under 12 free. Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland. www.oaklandpride.org<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n Berkeley Pride: \u2018From Joy to Justice\u2019<\/p>\n Details are still being worked out for this year\u2019s late August Berkeley Pride celebration, hosted by the Pacific Center for Human Growth. The programming will include local artists and live performances, resources, service booths and all-day family-friendly programming.<\/p>\n 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30. Free. Downtown Berkeley. 510-548-8283. www.pacificcenter.org\/berkeleypride<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n Brude Beaudette, left, waves the Trans Flag as members of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence walk down Broadway during the Oakland Pride Parade and Festival in Oakland, 2025.<\/p>\n Carlos Avila Gonzalez\/S.F. Chronicle<\/p>\n North Bay<\/p>\n Sonoma County Pride 2026: \u2018Pride and True \u2013 Advance, Advocate, Act Up.\u2019<\/p>\n Sonoma County\u2019s annual celebration is set to include a parade and outdoor festival hosted by Fantasia Royale Gaga with live entertainment, food, drinks and a vending marketplace. Performers scheduled include Cheer SF, Kristine W, Noah Davis and Kenny Metcalf as Elton. There will be a festival after-party<\/a>, at the Lounge at La Rosa and additional Sonoma Pride-sponsored events throughout June.\u00a0<\/p>\n Festival: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 6. Free. Parade begins at 11 a.m. starting at Fourth Street and Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa. Festival takes place at Old Courthouse Square, 600 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. www.sonomacountypride.org<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n Pride in the Park<\/p>\n Celebrate Pride and inclusiveness at an evening event set to include live music, kids activities, a family dance party, community info booths, local food trucks, wine and beer.<\/p>\n 3-6 p.m. Sunday, June 14. Free. Yountville Veterans Memorial Park, 6465 Washington St., Yountville. 707-944-0904. www.yountville.com\/pridecelebrations<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n South Bay<\/p>\n Proud of My Family<\/p>\n Make rainbow streamers, march in a museum-wide parade, family photo booth, rainbow body art activity, Rainbow Dance Zone, live entertainment and more.<\/p>\n 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 6. Included with museum admission. Children\u2019s Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way, San Jose. 408-298-5437. www.cdm.org<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n Pacifica Pride Parade<\/p>\n Celebrate Pride in the heart of the beachside surf town with a car rally, parade and festival set to include live entertainment, food trucks, a family zone, community groups and a youth music area.<\/p>\n 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 6. Free. Ingrid B Lacy School, 1427 Palmetto Ave., Pacifica. 650-479-1902. www.coastpride.org<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n Filoli Gardens in Woodside will host a Pride weekend event with live\u00a0entertainment and outdoor activities from June 12-14.<\/p>\n Jeff Bartee\/Filoli <\/p>\n Pride Celebration at Filoli<\/p>\n With live performances all weekend, the event is set to include drag bingo and storytime, queer taiko, the Gay Freedom Band, a sound bath by Banyan Tree Women’s Collective<\/a> and colorful Mexican folk dancing from Folclorico Colibri.<\/a> Meet with representatives from local LGBTQ+ organizations and enjoy Pride-themed cocktails and food trucks.\u00a0<\/p>\n 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Sunday, June 12 and 14; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, June 13. Included with garden admission. Filoli Gardens, 86 Ca\u00f1ada Road, Woodside. 650-364-8300. www.filoli.org\/pride<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n Third Annual Fremont Pride Fair<\/p>\n A family\u2011friendly event celebrating Fremont\u2019s LGBTQ community will include live music and entertainment, activities, resource tables and opportunities to connect with local organizations and neighbors.<\/p>\n 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 13. Free. Fremont Main Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont. www.fremont.gov<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n San Mateo County Pride: \u2018Breaking Boundaries, Shaping Futures\u2019<\/p>\n This year\u2019s celebration is set to feature a downtown parade followed by an outdoor festival with live entertainment, a community resource fair, food and wares vending area, a children\u2019s area and more.<\/p>\n Parade 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 13. Starts at Second and B streets, San Mateo. Festival from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 13. Free. San Mateo Central Park, 50 E. Fifth Ave., San Mateo. www.smcpridecelebration.com<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n Half Moon Bay Pride Celebration and Parade<\/p>\n Enjoy a noontime parade along the main drag, from Filbert to Mill streets in downtown Half Moon Bay, and a Pride celebration with live entertainment, vendors, food, drinks and a children\u2019s fun area.<\/p>\n 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 14. $10-$20 suggested donation. Mac Dutra Square, 500 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 650-726-8380. www.coastpride.org<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n San Carlos Pride in the Park<\/p>\n Celebrate inclusion with live music, community resources, arts and crafts, food and drinks, vendors and more.<\/p>\n 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 13. Free. Burton Park, 900 Chestnut St., San Carlos. 650-802-4382. www.cityofsancarlos.org<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n Silicon Valley Pride Parade and Festival<\/p>\n This late summer Pride parade and celebration has announced its dates, but the organization is still solidifying the lineup for the parade and celebration, scheduled to happen over the last weekend in August.<\/p>\n 6-11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29; Noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30. Free-$24. Plaza de Cesar Chavez, 194 S. Market St., San Jose. www.svpride.com<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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