San Francisco Pride events
San Francisco has for half a century been at the forefront of LGBTQ+ movement.
The Golden City continues to spearhead the LGBTQ+ movement in the US, following the recent appointment of Honey Mahogany as the new Director of the Office of Transgender Initiatives.
In celebration of Pride Month, San Francisco has a comprehensive lineup of standout events and performances across the city:
San Francisco Travel Association’s top picks for upcoming Pride events include:
San Francisco Pride Parade – 30 June
In 1972, San Francisco hosted its first official Pride parade, of a few hundred courageous marchers parading through Folk Street. For San Francisco’s 54th annual Pride celebration, under the banner of “Beacon of Love,” the city’s Pride parade will attract tens of thousands of spectators lining the streets along Market Street toward City Hall, where a massive gathering of vendors and performers will encircle the plaza.
Ginger’s Grand Re-opening:
Gay bar Ginger’s, in the Financial District, has a grand reopening after a four-year hiatus on Friday June 28, just in time for Pride Weekend. The reopening celebration will feature a blessing from the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and a star-studded party hosted by drag performers.
Drunk Drag Productions: Drunk Drag Dizney on Broadway:
Drunk Drag Productions will return to SF Oasis with “Drunk Drag Dizney on Broadway,” a musical parody, running from July 11-27. Known for its original shows and charity events, Drunk Drag Productions was instrumental in supporting the nightlife community during the pandemic. After a five-year break, the group promises a spectacular blend of drag and musical theater.
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