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 Pride1663 Mission St #305
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 contingents that include any motorized vehicles must provide TWO separate Certificates of Insurance to the certificate holders listed below.
Holder #1: SFLBGTPCC, Inc. and SF Pride
Certificate Holder Information
SFLBGTPCC, Inc. and SF Pride1663 Mission St #305
San Francisco, CA 94103
Coverage Levels Required
- Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 Aggregate
- Commercial Auto Liability: $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit (for all vehicles in the parade)
- Worker's Compensation: Statutory (if bringing employees)
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 participation in the SF Pride Parade.
Additional Insured Naming:
San Francisco Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Pride Parade and Celebration Committee, Inc.
Holder #2: City and County of San Francisco
Certificate Holder Information
City and County of San Francisco1 Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102
Coverage Levels Required
- Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 Aggregate
- Commercial Auto Liability: $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit
Description of Operations
The City and County of San Francisco, its officers, agents, and employees are additionally insured in single limits applying to physical injury, property damage, and personal injury in conjunction with the San Francisco Pride Parade.
General 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.