2026 Grand Marshals
Honoring Local Heroes & Community Leaders
About Grand Marshals
San Francisco Pride Grand Marshals are local heroes who have contributed greatly to the SF Bay Area LGBTQ+ community or to society at large. They represent the diversity, resilience, and activism that make our community strong.
Community Grand Marshals
Local heroes who have made significant contributions to the Bay Area LGBTQ+ community through grassroots work, service, and leadership.
Selection: Public vote, member vote, and Board appointments
Organizational Grand Marshal
A local nonprofit organization that has served the LGBTQ+ community through programs, advocacy, and support services.
Selection: Public vote
Lifetime Achievement
Recognizing those whose contributions to the LGBTQ+ community have been both significant and sustained over many years.
Selection: Board appointment
Celebrity Grand Marshals
Individuals with national recognition who have demonstrated support and alliance with the LGBTQ+ community.
Selection: Board appointment from community wishlist
2026 Grand Marshal Selection Timeline
Grand Marshals are selected through a community-driven process involving public nominations, community voting, and Board appointments.
December: Nominations open
January: Nominations close, ballots prepared
February: Member voting begins
March: Member selection announced, public vote begins
April: Final Grand Marshals revealed
June: Grand Marshals honored at Kickoff & Parade
Have a Suggestion?
Do you know a local hero or organization that deserves recognition? We want to hear from you!
Suggest a Grand MarshalOther Pride Honors & Recognition
Heritage of Pride Awards
Eight award categories honoring exceptional service, creativity, advocacy, and historic contributions to the LGBTQ+ community. Includes both Heritage and Commemoration Awards.
View AwardsSF Pride Golf Tournament
Join us for a day of fun, community, and fundraising at our annual golf tournament. Support SF Pride while enjoying a great day on the course.
Learn MoreFormer Grand Marshals
Since 1999, the community has selected local heroes from the nine-county Bay Area to be honored at San Francisco Pride.
2026 Community Grand Marshal Candidates:
2026 Community Grand Marshals:
Former Grand Marshals
Since 1999, the community-at-large has selected local heroes from the nine-county Bay Area, to be honored at San Francisco Pride. Check out the complete list of diverse and exciting grand marshals, awardees, and honorees, who made us proud and are an inspiration.
Former Grand Marshals PDF2026 Community Grand Marshal Candidates
Images and biography text provided by candidates.
2026 Community Grand Marshals
Images and bios provided by Grand Marshals.
