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Your guide to Pride 2025: S.F. and Bay Area parades and festivities

Ships might get renamed, but rest assured that San Francisco's giant rainbow flag, waving proudly above the Castro's Harvey Milk Plaza, retains its official landmark status. Stand in solidarity and advocate for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community — as San Francisco Pride's 2025 theme, 'Resistance,' emphasizes the importance of showing up for the right to freedom of expression and love for all. Check out the Chronicle's guide to regional parades and events celebrating the Bay Area's diverse queer community throughout the month of June. San Francisco Pink Triangle Installation June welcomes the monthlong exhibition of Patrick Carney's large-scale outdoor artwork composed of bright pink canvas. There will be volunteer work parties on June 27, 29-30 and July 11 to help remove the highly visible hillside installation and clean-up the site. S.F. installation on view June 7-June 29. Twin Peaks, Christmas Tree Point, viewable around the Castro district, Twin Peaks and adjacent areas in S.F. SF Pride — Tenderloin Museum Kick-Off Party Start San Francisco Pride Week by celebrating queer legacy and joy at a fundraising event set to include live drag performances from Donna Sachet, Shane Zal-Diva, Collette LeGrande and others. The festive party centers around the Tenderloin Museum's current, immersive theater production, 'The Compton's Cafeteria Riot!' Tickets include wine and small bites. Proceeds benefit SFPride and the Tenderloin Museum. 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 18. $25. Tenderloin Museum, 398 Eddy St., S.F. 415-351-1912. Castro Night Market: Pride Edition The monthly night market gets an extra boost with Pride month activations including an expanded footprint, a vending marketplace, three stages with live entertainment hosted by Sister Roma and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, and official entertainment zone status, allowing visitors to purchase and consume to-go alcoholic beverages while at the event. People's March and Rally: 'Unite to Fight' Activists and community leaders Alex U. Inn and Juanita More have announced details for their sixth annual Pride event. While in past years the event was held on Pride Sunday, this year it will take place one week earlier. It is set to begin with a rally featuring speakers and live entertainment, followed by a march down Polk Street, following the same route as the first Gay Liberation Protest, which occurred in June 1970. The march culminates at Civic Center where there will be a celebration of culture and community with live DJ sets, performers, vending and community group booths. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June 22. Free. Corner of Washington and Polk Streets, S.F. Bi-BQ Bi+ Pride Potluck Picnic 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's screening event scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the Eclectic Box Theater (446 Valencia St.). 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 25. Free. Mission Dolores Park, 19th and Dolores streets, S.F. S.F. Pride Human Rights Summit Get fired up for the weekend with a daylong event featuring keynote speakers, breakout sessions with Michelle Meow and others, panel discussions, lectures and presentations, live entertainment and more. 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, June 26. Free, donations encouraged; reservations required. Commonwealth Club, 110 The Embarcadero, S.F. 415-597-6705. Pride NightLife The Cal Academy's weekly adults-only, after-hours event celebrates love, equality, self-expression and San Francisco Pride weekend with performers from the Oaklash Festival, Verasphere, and Jax ('RuPaul's Drag Race'), local organizations and merch vendors, zine-making, food and beverages, cocktails and more. 6-10 p.m. Thursday, June 26. $25; 21 and older. California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Drive, S.F. 415-379-8000. After Dark: 'Pride — Queer Science' Celebrate LGBTQ+ heritage and culture at the hands-on science museum. Enjoy live music from Tory and the Teasers, learn about a historical secret society for queer and trans naturalists, explore the variety of forms family can take, get creative with explainer-led activities, have a drink and more. 6-10 p.m. Thursday, June 26. $22.95; 18 and older. Exploratorium, Pier 15, S.F. 415-528-4444. Women and Non-Binary Friday Morning Bike Ride 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. 7:15 a.m. Friday, June 27. Free. Meet at Golden Gate Park, McLaren Lodge, 501 Stanyan St., S.F. 415-431-2453. San Francisco Trans March: 'Living History, Building Futures' 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 after the march. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, June 27. Free. Mission Dolores Park, 19th and Dolores streets, S.F. San Francisco 2025 Pride Run San Francisco Front Runners' annual, sponsored Pride run course includes a 5K loop in Golden Gate Park, done twice for the 10K race. Engage with the community while raising money for the 3rd Street Youth Center and Clinic. There will be a pre-race Kids' Dash as well as snacks, entertainment and awards after the run. 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday, June 28. $50 to run, registration required; free to watch. S.F. Pride Parade and Celebration: 'Queer Joy is Resistance' The city's official celebration will include a parade with less corporate and more community and cause-focused contingents, and a weekend-long outdoor festival. The Sunday morning parade, starting at Beale and Market streets, will be kicked off by Dykes on Bikes and followed up by more than 200 parade participant groups. A large festival at the Civic Center will feature live entertainment on a main stage and multiple community-run stages, more than 300 exhibitors and community organization booths, a marketplace, food and drinks vendors and more. Civic Center festival noon-6 p.m. Saturday, June 28; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, June 29. Free-$75, VIP area tickets available. Parade 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 29. Free-$70, grandstand seating tickets available. Civic Center Plaza, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, S.F. 415-864-0831. Pride in Yerba Buena Celebrate queer artistic expression with LGBTQ+ community during an afternoon picnic with live DJ sets, followed by a variety show featuring drag artists, circus arts and live music. Performers scheduled include host Rahni NothingMore, vibrant drag kings and queens, daring aerialists and others. 1:30-4 p.m. Saturday, June 28. Free. Yerba Buena Gardens Great Lawn, Mission St. between Third and Fourth streets, S.F. 415-543-1718. San Francisco Dyke March This year marks the 33rd anniversary of the 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 from the sidelines and take part in a post-march celebration and rally in Mission Dolores park. 5 p.m. Saturday, June 28. Free. Meet at Dolores and 18th streets, S.F. East Bay Walnut Creek Pride Art Fest Celebrate Pride in community with art-making activities, a local vending marketplace, live entertainment, community organization booths, food and drinks. 6-8 p.m. June 25. Free admission. Shadelands Art Center, 111 N. Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek. 925-295-1490. Friday Night Pride at the Oakland Museum of California The Pride- themed evening event will include live music from King Isis, DJ sets from Ignacia, vogue dance lessons with Jocquese 'Sir JoQ' Whitfield, gallery talks, food trucks and more. 5-9 p.m. Thursday, June 27. Free-$19. Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St., Oakland. 510-318-8400. Oakland Pride Parade and Festival: 'In Unity, We Thrive' Join the 15th anniversary family-friendly Oakland Pride celebration. Dive into East Bay LGBTQ+ culture, identity and enjoy a community space where everyone feels seen, safe and celebrated. The event will include food vendors, live entertainment on multiple stages, more than 200 exhibitors, and a whole lot of pride. The parade is free to attend, but modestly priced tickets are needed to enter the festival grounds. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7. Free-$15. Broadway and Thomas L. Berkley Way at 20th St., Oakland. North Bay Sausalito Pride Jazz and Blues by the Bay LGBTQ+ neighbors and allies are invited to a celebration of diversity, inclusivity, and acceptance featuring live music from Pascal Bokar AfroBlueGrazz Band, Pride giveaways, drinks, food vendors and more. 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, June 20. Free. Gabrielson Park, Anchor St & Humboldt Streets, Sausalito. Pride in the Park 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. 3-6 p.m. Sunday, June 22. Free. Yountville Veterans Memorial Park, 6465 Washington St., Yountville. 707-944-0904. Marin City Pride: Our Celebration Celebrate diversity and positivity at an afternoon event set to include live music, food and family-friendly activities. 2-4 p.m. June 27. $25-$100. Marin City CDC, 441 Drake Ave., Sausalito. 415-339-2837. South Bay Pride Celebration at Filoli With live performances all weekend, the event is set to include Drag Bingo and Storytime, as well as Pride-themed cocktails and food truck vendors. Enjoy a walk in the redwoods and a sound bath with Banyan Tree Women's Collective. Flower crown-making activity available with an additional cost. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, June 14-15. Included with garden admission. Filoli Gardens, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside. 650-364-8300. San Mateo County Pride: Breaking Boundaries, Shaping Futures This year's 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's area and more. Parade 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 14. Starts at Second and B streets, San Mateo. Festival from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 14. Free. San Mateo Central Park, 50 E. Fifth Ave., San Mateo. Half Moon Bay Pride Celebration and Parade 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's fun area. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, June 22. Free. Mac Dutra Square, 500 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 650-726-8380. This late summer Pride parade and celebration has announced that Snow tha Product will be a headline artist set to perform. The organization is still solidifying the lineup for its celebration, scheduled to happen over the last weekend in August.