It’s time once again for San Francisco Pride, a weekend-long celebration highlighted by the city’s 47th annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Parade and March on Sunday, June 25. Here’s a look at this year’s major Pride events. For more information, visit www.sfpride.org.
LGBT Pride Parade
Political undertones will seep into this year’s parade, which, according to SF Pride, will include “a large collection of resistance groups displeased with the lack of LGBT acceptance and support, and the imminent threats to destroy recent human rights gains.” The Dykes on Bikes and bicycle contingent will still lead off the parade, followed by these “resistance” groups on foot. Among them will be survivors of last June’s Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando.
Start time: 10:30 a.m.
Route: Along Market Street, starting at Beale Street and running to Eighth Street.
Best seats for the Parade: Folks can purchase tickets to sit in the grandstands, which are located on the north side of Market Street, between Seventh and Eighth streets. Tickets are $40. Grandstand gates open at 9:30 a.m.
By the numbers: There will be more than 240 parade contingents.
Note: Registration has closed for the parade and march.
On TV
Can’t be there in person? The parade and march will be aired later on TV, at 6 p.m. on KOFY TV20 Cable 713.
Celebration and Rally
Top acts include rapper Cazwell, “I Love You Always Forever” singer Betty Who and Ronnie Spector – who was inducted with the Ronettes into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
When: Noon-6 p.m. June 24 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. June 25
Where: Civic Center Plaza
Admission: San Francisco Pride is asking for a $1 donation at the entry gate.
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Main stage lineup
June 24:
12 p.m. Wild Things Pride x Vice Tuesdays presents DJs Val G & Ms. Jackson
12:40 p.m. Theatre Rhinoceros
12:50 p.m. Nikki Borodi, Acrolele
1:05 p.m. Kimberly Alvarenga (Harvey Milk Democratic Club)
1:15 p.m. The Singing Bois
1:45 p.m. Kat Robichaud’s Misfit Cabaret
2:15 p.m. Huckleberry Youth Programs
2:25 p.m. MVMNT
2:50 p.m. Tribute to honor the victims of the Ghost Ship fire
2:55 p.m. Josette Melchor (Preserving Local Art Spaces) and Edwin Bernbaum (Vital Arts)
3:05 p.m. The Stud
3:30 p.m. CHEER San Francisco
3:50 p.m. Carnie Asada’s Lips & Lashes
4:15 p.m. MicahTron
4:45 p.m. Honey Soundsystem presents DJ Holographic
5:15 p.m. Grasso + Rich
June 25:
11 a.m. Blessing by Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS)
11:10 a.m. Setting Intentions with Darren Main and Amber Field
11:25 a.m. Jude Aaron Harmon (Grace Cathedral)
11:30 a.m. Sara Grossman & Brandon Wolf (The Dru Project)
11:45 a.m. HYM
12 p.m. David Hernandez
12:30 p.m. Maysam Sodagari (Travel Ban) & Neil Grungras (ORAM)
12:40 p.m. Intensive Claire
12:45 p.m. Board of Directors & Grand Marshals
12:55 p.m. San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus
1:10 p.m. Supervisor Jane Kim
1:20 p.m. Ronnie Spector
1:50 p.m. Pure Roots
2:20 p.m. Madame Gandhi
2:45 p.m. CHEER San Francisco
3:00 p.m. ABC’s When We Rise Cast Appearance
3:10 p.m. D’Arcy Drollinger with Sexitude
3:30 p.m. UNIIQU3
3:50 p.m. Boyfriend
4:30 p.m. Cazwell
5:00 p.m. Mike Taylor
5:30 p.m. Betty Who
Transportation
BART: Use the Civic Center stop for the Celebration and Rally on June 24. Those going to the parade can use any of the downtown stops. Visit bart.gov/bartable for more information.
Muni: Exit at the Powell, Civic Center or Montgomery stations. Visit sfmta.com/pride for more information.
Driving: Not recommended. And if you are headed into the city for any reason Sunday morning, the parade will create significant traffic issues. If you must drive, consider calling 511 or visit 511.org for driving times and traffic conditions.Go here to see parking options for the event.
Other events:
Trans March – June 23 (time TBA); Mission Dolores Park, S.F.; www.transmarch.org
San Francisco Dyke March – 5 p.m. June 24; Mission Dolores Park, S.F.; www.thedykemarch.org
The Pink Triangle – Volunteers are welcome to help install the Pink Triangle on June 24, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., and then take it down on June 25, from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Volunteers are encouraged to bring hammer and gloves and wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and sunscreen. Visitors are also welcome to view the installation located at Twin Peaks, www.thepinktriangle.com.
Frameline – The acclaimed LGBTQ film festivals continues through June 25 at the Castro and other theaters, www.frameline.org. See our guide to the festival.
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