Certificate of Insurance Requirements
Required insurance coverage for SF Pride 2026 participants
Important Information
Standard Requirement: All vendors, exhibitors, and parade vehicle participants must provide proof of general liability coverage from an insurance company in good standing.
Proof of coverage must be in place prior to your scheduled move-in date and/or our event registration deadline. You will not be allowed to move-in, exhibit, or drive a vehicle in the parade without proper insurance coverage in place.
Ensure you review the correct requirements tab below based on your participation type.
Discounted Group Insurance Option ($65)
If you do not have existing coverage, we have arranged for participants to acquire the required coverage at significant savings for just $65 (plus applicable state tax) by purchasing as part of a group.
Festival Exhibitor Requirements
Festival exhibitors operating in Civic Center Plaza, UN Plaza, and surrounding areas must provide THREE separate Certificates of Insurance to the certificate holders listed below.
Holder #1: SF Recreation & Parks Department
Certificate Holder Information
SF Recreation & Parks Department501 Stanyan Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
Coverage Levels Required
- Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 Aggregate
- Worker's Compensation: Statutory; and Employer's Liability with limits not less than $1,000,000 each accident, $1,000,000 disease-each employee and $1,000,000 disease-policy limit. Waiver of subrogation required.
Description of Operations
The City and County of San Francisco and the Recreation and Park Department and its agents, employees and commissioners are additionally insured in single limits applying to physical injury, property damage, and personal injury at Civic Center Plaza, Fulton Plaza, UN Plaza and Don Chee Hardscape Lot from 6/26 to 6/30 in conjunction with the San Francisco Pride Celebration.
Holder #2: SFLBGTPCC, Inc. and SF Pride
Certificate Holder Information
SFLBGTPCC, Inc. and SF Pride264 9th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
Coverage Levels Required
- Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 Aggregate
- Worker's Compensation: Statutory; and Employer's Liability with limits not less than $1,000,000 each accident, $1,000,000 disease-each employee and $1,000,000 disease-policy limit. Waiver of subrogation required.
Description of Operations
SFLBGTPCC Inc, SF Pride, its agents, employees and commissioners are additionally insured in single limits applying to physical injury, property damage, and personal injury for work performed in conjunction with SF Pride.
Additional Insured Naming:
San Francisco Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Pride Parade and Celebration Committee, Inc. – San Francisco Pride Festival
Holder #3: Silverback Pacific LLC and Silverback Enterprises LLC
Certificate Holder Information
Silverback Pacific LLC and Silverback Enterprises LLC3755 Balboa St #203
San Francisco, CA 94121
Coverage Levels Required
- Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 Aggregate
- Worker's Compensation: Statutory; and Employer's Liability with limits not less than $1,000,000 each accident, $1,000,000 disease-each employee and $1,000,000 disease-policy limit. Waiver of subrogation required.
Description of Operations
Silverback Pacific LLC and Silverback Enterprises LLC, its agents, employees and commissioners are additionally insured in single limits applying to physical injury, property damage, and personal injury for work performed in conjunction with SF Pride.
Parade Contingent Requirements
Parade Contingent Agreement: No COI Filings Required
To streamline registration and ensure safety, walking groups (marching units) are covered under the standard liability waivers and agreements executed as part of the online Parade registration. No advance Certificate of Insurance (COI) filing is required for these units. For contingents utilizing motorized vehicles or floats, standard auto liability insurance, DMV registration, and driver's licenses are verified physically on-site during Sunday morning check-in rather than collected in advance.
Vehicle Operations Requirements
While there are no special event policies or filings required, contingents utilizing motorized vehicles (cars, trucks, motorcycles, or floats) must ensure standard lawful and safe vehicle operations:
1. Standard Auto Insurance
The vehicle must be covered by valid personal or commercial auto liability insurance (complying with standard California DMV minimum limits).
2. DMV Vehicle Registration
Current California DMV registration (or active registration from the vehicle's state of origin) is required.
3. Licensed Driver
The vehicle must be operated exclusively by an individual holding a valid, active driver's license.
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Go to Compliance HubGeneral Requirements for All Certificates
- Insurance carrier must be rated "A" or better by A.M. Best.
- The Certificate of Insurance must contain a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation to the Certificate Holder.
- Certificates must be submitted prior to the event deadline.
Questions? Contact us at info@sfpride.org or your SF Pride representative.