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