Parade Contingent Logistics & Staging

Assembly & Staging Area

The assembly area is located between Beale and Steuart, Market and Folsom. Please organize your marchers on the sidewalks. Keep the center of the street clear at all times! Your confirmation packet will contain your specific assembly area assignment.

Section Location Vehicles must be in place by Contingent should be in place by Approximate step-off time onto Market St.
A & B Market between Fremont & Steuart 8:30 AM 9:30 AM 10:30 AM - 10:40 AM
C & D Market between Fremont & Steuart 8:30 AM 9:30 AM 10:40 AM – 10:50 AM
E Steuart between Market & Mission 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:40 AM – 10:50 AM
F Justin Herman Plaza 9:00 AM 9:45 AM 10:50 AM – 11:35 AM
G 1 & 2 Steuart between Mission & Howard 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:50 AM – 11:35 AM
H 1 Steuart between Howard & Folsom 9:00 AM 10:15 AM 10:50 AM – 11:35 AM
J 1 & 2 Spear between Market & Mission 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 11:35 AM – 12:35 PM
K 1 & 2 Spear between Mission & Howard 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 11:35 AM – 12:35 PM
L 1 & 2 Spear between Howard & Folsom 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 11:35 AM – 12:35 PM
M 1 & 2 Main between Market & Mission 9:30 AM 12:00 Noon 12:35 PM – 1:35 PM
N 1 & 2 Main between Mission & Howard 9:30 AM 12:00 Noon 12:35 PM – 1:35 PM
P 2 Main between Howard & Folsom 9:30 AM 12:00 Noon 12:35 PM – 1:35 PM
Q 1 & 2 Beale between Market & Mission 9:30 AM 12:30 PM 1:35 PM – 2:35 PM
R 1 & 2 Beale between Mission & Howard 9:30 AM 12:30 PM 1:35 PM – 2:35 PM

These times are approximate until finalized closer to June.

Your parade and lineup time are provided to you as part of the registration process, this is example data only, please refer only to the information provided to you by the registration team.

Parade Route Map

Parade Map Overview
Parade Assembly Area Map

Getting to Assembly

We recommend public transportation. The assembly area is easily accessible by MUNI or BART via the Embarcadero Station (South of Market exits). Parking is not permitted in the assembly area. Driving anywhere near the assembly area is extremely difficult.

No Sound/Music at Staging

With residences nearby and Parade staff communicating instructions, please keep sound checks minimal/soft. Keep music turned off until entering the Parade route.

Accessibility Waiting Area

Located near the bocce courts on the Don Chee Way hardscape. Please note that dedicated seating will not be available, other than the existing public bench seating. You can join your contingent as they march by. Riders in vehicles should remain with their vehicle.

Portable Toilets

Located at the northern end of each block. Please note that toilets will not be available at the Don Chee Way waiting area. Do not use toilets as changing rooms.

Parade Route

The parade kicks off at 10:30 AM sharp with the Dykes on Bikes / Women’s Motorcycle Contingent. The parade follows west on Market Street from Spear/Beale Streets, ending at Market and 8th Street, turning south (left) onto 8th.

Parade Flow

Contingents enter in order (Block A, then B, etc.). We strive to keep it moving, but delays happen. Not everyone needs to be in position early—only one person is needed to secure your spot.

Parade Dispersal

Vehicle & Float Requirements

General Vehicle Rules

  • Must be operated by a licensed driver.
  • Registration, insurance, and rental agreement must be available for inspection.
  • Must arrive with at least a half tank of fuel.
  • Wheel monitors MUST be in position when moving.
  • Maximum speed is 5 MPH.
  • NO STUNT DRIVING (no figure eights or looping).
  • Maintain no more than ONE CAR LENGTH gap in front/behind.

Motorized Float Dimensions

Max Height 12 Feet (clear MUNI Wires)
Max Length 40 Feet
Max Width 100 Inches (including rails)
Street Clearance 12 Inches (clear MUNI islands)

All contingents must review full Wheel Monitor guidelines in the Parade Training Hub.

Need Clarification?

Our parade logistics team is here to help your contingent succeed.

Email parade@sfpride.org