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
Schiff, Adam – U.S. Senator
La Raza Centro Legal San Francisco
Williams Sonoma Inc.
Gay American Indians
Free Mom Hugs
Greenstone, Allisha
Museums with Pride
Merck
International Interior Design Assoc. (IIDA) - NorCal Chapter
Yiu, Yvonne – State Commissioner (for State Treasurer 2026)
Calma, Nicky 'Tita Aida' - Lifetime Achievement GM
Consulate General of Mexico
Okta
Wolfpack Clubhouse. An LGBTQ Women’s Organization in Shasta County
San Francisco Bicyle Coalition
United Proud Women
Prometheus Real Estate Group
Kaiser Permanente with Golden State Warriors Drumline
Benefit Cosmetics
Macy's
Project Open Hand
Country Queens From Down Under
Golden 1 Credit Union
Everyone Loves A Corgi
Bhakti SF Yoga Studio
European Union, The
Sutter Health
Berkeley Lab – Queer Science Alliance
Starbuck's
UCSF/Alliance Health Project & Ward 86
Mandelman, Rafael – President, SF Board of Supervisors
Bay Area BADA
SASS Dance Squad
Mission Action
University of San Francisco Pride Alumni
SFPD & POA
Pride at Work – SF Bay Chapter
Wiener, Scott – CA State Senator
Bay Area Aromantics
Zoox Pride
Apple, Inc.
Dykes on Bikes
Lurie, Daniel – Mayor of San Francisco
Safeway
MamaDora and Esforço
Cisneros, Jose – SF City Treasurer
Recology
Hilton San Francisco
BAAITS – Bay Are American Indian Two-Spirits
United in Spirit
Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation
San Francisco Waldorf School
JP Morgan Chase
Steele, Harper – Celebrity Grand Marshal
USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum
Latino Wellness Center
McBride, Sarah – U.S. Representative — Special Guest with Young Women's Freedom Center
Mental Health Association of San Francisco
Heavy Petting Zoo
Kendo Brands
Sack Capital Partners
Coulter, Penny – Chief of Protocol, Mayor's Office
Asexuality SF
Butler, Jahnell – Community Grand Marshal (Public Choice)
Build Out Alliance
Twilio
Openhouse & On Lok
Engardio, Joel - SF Board of Supervisors
Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) Oakland
Rhythm & Motion and Dancers Group
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco Electrical Workers Minority Caucus
Nor Cal Carpenters Union
Graton Resort & Casino
SFO
Levi's
Sheppard Mullin
Salesforce
SBG - Sasaki Behavioral Group
San Francisco Department of Public Works
Gilead
Bee Here Now
Genentech
Pacific Anxiety Group
Refuse Fascism – NorCal
United Airlines
SF LGBT Center followed by Cheer SF
A – Mahmood, Bilal and B – Sherrill, Steven – SF Supervisors
HealthRight 360
John Stewart Company
Alexander Hamilton Post 448 – Color Guard with Vets in Vans
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus
Pacific Primary School
California Rural Legal Assistance
United in Pride @ Ebay
Soul of Pride
Oakland Queers and Allies
Ruiz, Jessy – Community Grand Marshal (Board Choice) & Voces Trans Latinx
Pinterest, Pride @
Amazon
NorCal Furries
Rotary Clubs of the San Francisco–Bay Area
Dorsey, Matt - Board of Supervisors
Lime
Cancer Care for All
Scouts for Equality – Golden Gate Chapter
AbbVie (Accessibility Vehicles)
SEIU – UHW
McKinsey & Co.
Fairmont
GLIDE Foundation Glide Memorial Church – ONE GLIDE
San Francisco Pride Band
Cuttlefish Art Car
Barney-Harneys of Iowa, The
Epworth United Methodist Church
HSBC Bank USA, N.A.
San Francisco Public Library
SF Unified School District
Imperial Council of San Francisco
San Francisco Department of Public Health
Western Roundup Living Sober
Bare Chest Calendar
UC Berkeley Gender Equity Resource Center
Earthquakes LGBTQ+ Hockey
Muttville
Our Family Coalition & Ayah Wilson
Markel
Center for Immigrant Protection (Kenan's request)
Congregation Sherith Israel
Latino Outdoors SF Bay Area
MISTR
SF Bay Times/Betty's List
PAGES – Psychological Assoc. for Gender Expression & Sexuality
San Mateo County Transit District
Leather Pride Contingent – San Francisco
Seneca
Taiwanese Americans for Equality
Chiu, David – SF City Attorney
Raju, Mano – SF Public Defender
SEIU Local 2015
Xipe Los Banos Aztec Group
Tiffany & Co.
San Francisco Health Plan
San Francisco Human Services Agency
PlayStation Sony
PG&E
Visa Inc.
Septerna
San Francisco Community Health Center (Public Choice)
Marine Mammal Center, The
University of the Pacific
Alaska Airlines
IATSE Local 16
Northern California Peace Corps Association
US Bank
Southeast Asian Community Center
Haney, Matt – CA State Assemblymember
San Francisco Pride Board / Resistance Contingent w/ Cable Car for mobility challenged
NAMI San Francisco
Unitarian Universalist Congregations of the Bay Area
Consulate General of Canada
Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy
Miyamoto, Paul – Sheriff, SF Sheriff's Department
Brooke, Jenkins – SF District Attorney
Bay Area Air District
Target
Stanford Medicine
GAPA
Live Nation
Sephora
SF in SF Events – Science Fiction in SF Events
Planned Parenthood Northern California
Roblox
BMO
Dolores Flow
ABC7 & Walt Disney Company, The
Bawdy Caste (Rocky Horror)
Gregangelo Museum, The
SF Foundation
United Food and Commerical Workers Local 5 – UFCW LOCAL 5
Vitalant
San Francisco Fire Department & Oakland Fire Department
San Francisco Opera Association
Grand Ducal Council of San Francisco
Zavalza, Andrew for Senator 2026
JCRC Bay Area / Proud & Jewish
Amirkhanov, Emil
TerMeer, Dr. Tyler with SFAF–AIDS Life/Cycle
San Francisco Human Rights Commission
IKEA
UC Merced
American Red Cross
Enterprise Mobility
DPR Construction
PFLAG SF
BART
SCAN Health Plan
Arun, Kenan – Community Grand Marshal (Board Choice)
