Parade Awards
Celebrating Creativity, Spirit, and Community on Market Street
$10,000 Prize for Best Nonprofit Float!
Participating 501(c)(3) organizations are eligible to win the grand prize. Register today to compete!
For 2026, the official parade award categories are currently being selected in partnership between San Francisco Pride and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.
Below are historical examples of previous award categories to inspire your creativity while we finalize this year's lineup.
Historical Award Categories
Most Fabulous
Awarded to those contingents with great emotional content, message, or outstanding presentation.
Most Outrageous
Awarded to contingents whose presentation is unexpected, over-the-top, brilliant, and/or unique.
AbFab Marching
Awarded to outstanding contingents with two or more people marching that demonstrate exceptional coordination and energy.
AbFab Musical
Awarded to outstanding contingents with live music, a chorus, or where music is a central element of the presentation.
AbFab Themed
Awarded to those contingents that best incorporate our official theme: "Resistance in Action!"
AbFab Sponsor
Recognizing a corporate partner who goes above and beyond in their creative expression of support for our community.
Best Overall Parade Contingent
Given to the "best of the best," as determined by a public community poll following the Parade.
Panel of Pride Judges
SF Pride collaborates with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to convene a Panel of Pride Judges who witness every person in the parade and award ribbons from the Market Street grandstands.
Meet the JudgesWant to win?
Make sure your contingent is registered and bringing their best energy to Market Street!