About SF Pride
55+ Years of Celebration, Education, and Liberation
1M+
Annual Attendees
200+
Parade Contingents
56+
Years of Pride
Global
World Leader
Who We Are
The largest LGBTQ+ celebration in the nation
San Francisco Pride is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a vibrant and inclusive community for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies.
As the largest gathering of the LGBTQ+ community and allies in the nation, our annual celebration brings together over 200 parade contingents and exhibitors, featuring community-run stages and venues that showcase the diversity and resilience of our community.
We are a world leader in the global Pride movement, using our platform to educate, commemorate, and continue the struggle for true liberation while raising funds for fellow nonprofits across the Bay Area.
Our Mission
To educate the world, commemorate our heritage, celebrate our culture, and liberate our people.
Our Vision
We believe that everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and valued for who they are.
We are committed to creating a world where LGBTQ+ people can live, work, and thrive without fear of discrimination or violence. We are proud of our history and excited about the work we are doing to create a brighter future for all members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Safety in Being
We are safe in the ability to "be." To be witnessed as our full selves. We strive for the safety of everyone in our community. We are physically safe and we have freedom of movement.
Authentic Representation
We uplift persons who authentically represent our community and our issues.
Model Resilience, not Anger
We respond to threats by regulating our emotions to find effective ways to stand together and influence change.
Build Belonging
In our community we bridge differences of identity. We build kinship with folx who value belonging. We build a home that marginalized queers around the world can shelter in.
Beacon of Love
We lead by modeling the world we want to live in. We create hope for people seeking a community to be safe in and a space where they can belong.
The Celebration & Parade
Two unforgettable days each June
Saturday & Sunday: Celebration
Our Pride Celebration takes place in Civic Center Plaza in downtown San Francisco during the last full weekend of June.
- Multiple stages with live entertainment
- Food and merchandise vendors
- Community spaces and activities
- Family garden for all ages
- Free admission with suggested donation
Sunday: Parade
The San Francisco Pride Parade kicks off Sunday morning from Beale Street along Market, ending at Market and 8th Street.
- 200+ diverse parade contingents
- Colorful floats and performers
- Community organizations and allies
- Celebration of equality and justice
- Free to attend along the route
Acknowledgement of Unceded Land
The San Francisco Pride Celebration and Parade will take place on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone peoples, the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula.
We recognize that Indigenous peoples are the traditional stewards of this land and that their continued presence, resilience, and resistance are critical to the health of our community and the planet. We honor the Indigenous peoples who have lived on this land for thousands of years, and we pay our respects to their elders past, present, and emerging.
As an organization committed to creating a more just and equitable world, we believe it is important to recognize the historical and ongoing injustices committed against Indigenous peoples and to work towards repairing the harm that has been done. We encourage our community to learn about and support the work of Indigenous-led organizations that are working towards justice and decolonization.
We also recognize that the struggles of the LGBTQ+ community are deeply interconnected with those of Indigenous peoples, as both have faced and continue to face systemic oppression and violence. We stand in solidarity with Indigenous peoples in their struggles for sovereignty, self-determination, and the protection of their lands, waters, and cultures.
June 24, 1979; Gay American Indians banner at Civic Center during San Francisco "Gay Freedom Day Parade". Photo by Joe Altman.
Read MoreBecome a Member
Your membership helps make Pride affordable and accessible to everyone in our diverse communities.
San Francisco Pride uses our events to educate, commemorate, and continue our struggle for true liberation—while raising much-needed funds for fellow nonprofits across the Bay Area.
In a typical year, we welcome nearly one million attendees to our in-person Pride Celebration and Parade, the heart of Pride month festivities in San Francisco.
Become a MemberMember Benefits
- Voting Rights: Eligibility to nominate and vote for our governing Board of Directors
- Grand Marshal Selection: Participate in choosing a Members Choice Community Grand Marshal
- Special Offers: Exclusive discounts from our partners
- Recognition: Listed in our annual InsidePride Magazine
Board & Staff
How we govern and who helps run SF Pride
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is elected by members and is publicly listed in our Public Records. For full board names, roles, and terms, see the public records page.
View Current BoardStaff
We prioritize staff safety and privacy. Some staff choose to opt in to a public profile; the Team page shows only those who have opted in and otherwise provides a privacy-forward listing of roles.
To contact our staff, email info@sfpride.org or use our contact form.
Join Us in Making History
Whether through membership, volunteering, or attending, you are part of the Pride movement.
