San Francisco Pride Parade
June 29th, 2025 — 10:30 AM
The San Francisco Pride Parade is an annual event that takes place in San Francisco, California, typically held on the last weekend in June. It is the largest LGBTQ+ parade in the world and attracts millions of spectators and participants from all over the globe.
The parade features a diverse range of floats, performers, and community organizations that come together to celebrate and promote LGBTQ+ rights and visibility. The parade is known for its colorful and creative displays, with participants often wearing elaborate costumes and carrying signs and banners with messages of love, acceptance, and equality.
The parade route starts at the Embarcadero and ends at the Civic Center, covering approximately 1.5 miles. Along the way, spectators can enjoy music, dance performances, and other forms of entertainment.
The San Francisco Pride Parade is not just a celebration, but also an important political statement. It has its roots in the LGBTQ+ rights movement and continues to serve as a platform for advocacy and activism. The parade brings together people from all walks of life, uniting them under the common goal of promoting equality and social justice for all.
Participating in the San Francisco Pride Parade is a thrilling and unforgettable experience. The energy is electrifying as you march through the heart of the city with thousands of other individuals, all coming together to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. The atmosphere is vibrant and inclusive, with a feeling of acceptance and belonging permeating the entire event.
As you make your way down the parade route, you will be cheered on by an enthusiastic and supportive crowd, waving rainbow flags and cheering as you pass by. The streets are lined with vendors and performers, adding to the festive atmosphere. The diversity of participants is truly inspiring, with people of all ages, backgrounds, and identities coming together to celebrate their pride.
Being a part of the San Francisco Pride Parade is not just about having fun - it is also a powerful statement of visibility and unity for the LGBTQ+ community. It is a chance to show the world that we will not be silenced or pushed back into the shadows, and that we will continue to fight for equality and justice. Overall, participating in the San Francisco Pride Parade is an incredible experience that everyone should have at least once in their lifetime.
2025 Parade Contingents
Kaiser Permanente with Golden State Warriors Drumline
California Rural Legal Assistance
SF LGBT Center followed by Cheer SF
Epworth United Methodist Church
San Francisco Opera Association
Gilead
Fairmont
Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation
Oakland Queers and Allies
Dolores Flow
Latino Wellness Center
Merck
BART
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus
IATSE Local 16
United Food and Commerical Workers Local 5 – UFCW LOCAL 5
San Francisco Human Rights Commission
SF Foundation
Seneca
San Francisco Pride Band
Consulate General of Canada
PFLAG SF
Stanford Medicine
San Francisco Waldorf School
Benefit Cosmetics
Latino Outdoors SF Bay Area
United Proud Women
Pride at Work – SF Bay Chapter
Scouts for Equality – Golden Gate Chapter
Barney-Harneys of Iowa, The
Bay Area Aromantics
GAPA
Imperial Council of San Francisco
San Francisco Department of Public Works
Williams Sonoma Inc.
Starbuck's
USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum
Rhythm & Motion and Dancers Group
University of the Pacific
SEIU – UHW
Engardio, Joel - SF Board of Supervisors
San Francisco Health Plan
Butler, Jahnell – Community Grand Marshal (Public Choice)
Target
Gay American Indians
Mental Health Association of San Francisco
Congregation Sherith Israel
Zoox Pride
JP Morgan Chase
Amazon
Arun, Kenan – Community Grand Marshal (Board Choice)
University of San Francisco Pride Alumni
Lime
SFPD & POA
US Bank
Graton Resort & Casino
UCSF/Alliance Health Project & Ward 86
Free Mom Hugs
Build Out Alliance
Schiff, Adam – U.S. Senator
Bhakti SF Yoga Studio
ABC7 & Walt Disney Company, The
BMO
Cisneros, Jose – SF City Treasurer
City College of San Francisco
HealthRight 360
Coulter, Penny – Chief of Protocol, Mayor's Office
Pacific Primary School
Mission Action
Marine Mammal Center, The
Center for Immigrant Protection (Kenan's request)
Unitarian Universalist Congregations of the Bay Area
UC Berkeley Gender Equity Resource Center
Levi's
BAAITS – Bay Are American Indian Two-Spirits
Nor Cal Carpenters Union
Our Family Coalition & Ayah Wilson
HSBC Bank USA, N.A.
Openhouse & On Lok
Rotary Clubs of the San Francisco–Bay Area
Genentech
American Red Cross
SCAN Health Plan
Wolfpack Clubhouse. An LGBTQ Women’s Organization in Shasta County
UC Merced
La Raza Centro Legal San Francisco
Roblox
SASS Dance Squad
Soul of Pride
Okta
Sheppard Mullin
Lurie, Daniel – Mayor of San Francisco
Macy's
NorCal Furries
United in Pride @ Ebay
Amirkhanov, Emil
NAMI San Francisco
San Francisco Public Library
Taiwanese Americans for Equality
SF Unified School District
Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) Oakland
PG&E
MamaDora and Esforço
GLIDE Foundation Glide Memorial Church – ONE GLIDE
European Union, The
San Francisco Fire Department & Oakland Fire Department
Apple, Inc.
Heavy Petting Zoo
Consulate General of Mexico
Project Open Hand
Calma, Nicky 'Tita Aida' - Lifetime Achievement GM
A – Mahmood, Bilal and B – Sherrill, Steven – SF Supervisors
Brooke, Jenkins – SF District Attorney
San Francisco Bicyle Coalition
Zavalza, Andrew for Senator 2026
Markel
Prometheus Real Estate Group
Septerna
Berkeley Lab – Queer Science Alliance
Visa Inc.
Chiu, David – SF City Attorney
TerMeer, Dr. Tyler with SFAF–AIDS Life/Cycle
Haney, Matt – CA State Assemblymember
SEIU Local 2015
Pinterest, Pride @
Bay Area Air District
International Interior Design Assoc. (IIDA) - NorCal Chapter
PAGES – Psychological Assoc. for Gender Expression & Sexuality
SFO
Everyone Loves A Corgi
Asexuality SF
Safeway
Muttville
Raju, Mano – SF Public Defender
Dykes on Bikes
United in Spirit
Planned Parenthood Northern California
San Francisco Human Services Agency
Miyamoto, Paul – Sheriff, SF Sheriff's Department
San Francisco Electrical Workers Minority Caucus
Refuse Fascism – NorCal
Vitalant
Cuttlefish Art Car
Grand Ducal Council of San Francisco
JCRC Bay Area / Proud & Jewish
MISTR
Northern California Peace Corps Association
John Stewart Company
Yiu, Yvonne – State Commissioner (for State Treasurer 2026)
McBride, Sarah – U.S. Representative — Special Guest with Young Women's Freedom Center
Ruiz, Jessy – Community Grand Marshal (Board Choice) & Voces Trans Latinx
Steele, Harper – Celebrity Grand Marshal
Golden 1 Credit Union
Twilio
San Francisco Pride Board / Resistance Contingent w/ Cable Car for mobility challenged
Dorsey, Matt - Board of Supervisors
Salesforce
Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy
Cancer Care for All
Sephora
SF Bay Times/Betty's List
United Airlines
Bay Area BADA
Country Queens From Down Under
Recology
Gregangelo Museum, The
Sutter Health
Sack Capital Partners
DPR Construction
SF in SF Events – Science Fiction in SF Events
Wiener, Scott – CA State Senator
Museums with Pride
Leather Pride Contingent – San Francisco
Live Nation
Alaska Airlines
SBG - Sasaki Behavioral Group
AbbVie (Accessibility Vehicles)
Western Roundup Living Sober
Southeast Asian Community Center
San Mateo County Transit District
Bare Chest Calendar
Greenstone, Allisha
Mandelman, Rafael – President, SF Board of Supervisors
IKEA
Earthquakes LGBTQ+ Hockey
PlayStation Sony
Hilton San Francisco
Xipe Los Banos Aztec Group
Pacific Anxiety Group
San Francisco Department of Public Health
McKinsey & Co.
Bee Here Now
Kendo Brands
Alexander Hamilton Post 448 – Color Guard with Vets in Vans
Tiffany & Co.
Bawdy Caste (Rocky Horror)
Enterprise Mobility
San Francisco Community Health Center (Public Choice)
