Pride month celebrations continue in San Francisco with a parade and more community events this weekend.
Here’s a breakdown on what to expect and know before heading out to the celebration grounds.
When will San Francisco Pride celebrations take place?
The celebrations will take place on Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29.
What is this year’s theme?
This year’s theme for San Francisco Pride is “Queer Joy is Resistance.”
What time is the Pride Parade happening?
The San Francisco Pride Parade will start at 10:30 a.m. Sunday on Market Street at Embarcadero Plaza and will continue to Market and 9th. The parade is expected to last about four hours.
Below is a map of the parade route and Muni service available on Sunday.
What is the best way to get to the Pride Parade using public transit?
According to SFMTA, the easiest way to get to the parade is via the Market Street Subway. If you’re marching, Embarcadero Station is nearest to the formation areas. If you’re planning to watch the parade, Civic Center, Powell and Montgomery stations are along the parade route.
Where will Pride celebrations be held in San Francisco?
In addition to the parade, the celebration festival at Civic Center will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. The festival will feature performances from Michaela Jaé, Saucy Santana, community stages and more.
A ticketed Pride for Breakfast event is also scheduled for 7:30 a.m. on Sunday.
There will be other scheduled events in the area, including a party at City Hall and more. Visit sfpride.org for more information.
What streets are closed during the Pride festival and parade?
Here’s a breakdown from SFMTA of road closures during Pride festivities in San Francisco.
The following streets will be closed all day Thursday for Pride setup:
Grove between Polk and Larkin
The following streets will be closed from 7 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Monday:
Polk between McAllister and Grove
Larkin between McAllister and Market
Fulton between Hyde and Larkin
The following streets will be closed all day Saturday and Sunday:
Polk between Turk and Market
Larkin between Turk and Market
Hyde between Turk and Market
Golden Gate between Van Ness and Leavenworth
McAllister between Van Ness and Leavenworth
Fulton between Larkin and Hyde
Grove between Van Ness and McAllister
The following streets will be closed Sunday from 12 a.m. to 5 p.m.:
Leavenworth between McAllister and Market
Sutter between Sansome and Market
Sansome, northbound lanes, between Sutter and Bush
The following streets will be closed Sunday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.:
Market between 8th and 9th
Steuart between Market and Howard
Spear between Market and Folsom
Intersections will be open
Main between Market and Folsom
Intersections will be open
Beale between Market and Mission
Beale traffic lanes between Mission and Howard
Muni-only lane will remain open
Starting at 9:30 a.m., Market will be closed between Beale and 9th
All intersections on Market will be closed to cross traffic during the Parade.
Is there a bag policy at SF Pride?
SF Pride’s website says celebration grounds will allow bags that comply with the following:
Totally clear plastic vinyl or PV and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12.”
Small clutch bags, which cannot exceed 4.5” x 6.5” in size, with or without a handle.
Fanny packs/crossbody bags, which cannot exceed 12” x 6” x 4.”
Please note all bags and belongings being brought onto celebration grounds are subject to search, officials said.
What items are banned from SF Pride celebrations?
The SF Pride website says bags should not have buckles, grommets/hardware or decor that conceals any part of the bag’s contents.
Here’s a list of items that are not permitted:
Weapons, regardless of permit
Umbrellas
Cans, thermoses and glass bottles
Any water bottle sealed or not. Empty plastic water bottles allowed.
Outside beverages and beverage containers
Outside food products and containers
Chairs of any kind
Alcoholic beverages
Non-compliant purses, bags or backpacks
Hard-sided coolers
Brooms, poles and sticks (including selfie sticks)
Beach balls and inflatables
Baseball bats
Banners, Totems or Oversized Signage
Marketing/promotional material for solicitation
Use of laser pointers
Noisemakers, musical instruments, whistles, air horns and boom boxes
Fireworks/firecrackers
Drones or Remote-Control Aircraft, Toys/Cars of any kind or size prohibited
Pets (Except for service animals)
Wrapped packages
Professional photographic tools or equipment (tripods, monopods and lenses longer than 6 inches) unless accompanied by an official Media Credential
Two-Way Radios
Narcotics and marijuana
Bikes/Hoverboards
Sharpies, markers or paint pens
Tents / sleeping bags
Toy guns or water guns
Kites or sky lanterns
Instruments
Hula hoops
San Francisco’s annual pride parade happens June 29, and organizers are putting the finishing touches on everything.
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