Press Access Guide

Everything you need to know about credential usage

Credential Pickup Schedule

Thursday, June 25

Location: The Commonwealth Club

Time: Registration opens at 9:00 AM

Look for the Pride Pass pickup; press credentials will be distributed at the same location.

Saturday & Sunday, June 27–28

Location: Civic Center Celebration — Media Gate (Van Ness & Grove)

Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Credential pickup is available at the dedicated Media Gate during celebration hours.

Celebration Entry

Locations: Van Ness and Grove, or Grove and Hyde

Hours: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

These are the only points of entry where special equipment and non-compliant bags will be allowed through security.

This entrance leads through Volunteer Village and provides direct pathway access to the Main Stage press corral.

If already inside the celebration, check in at Main Stage South entrance (Polk and Grove).

Important Reminders

  • Credentials must be worn at all times and prominently displayed
  • You may be asked to leave restricted areas if credentials are not visible
  • Keep your credential accessible for security checkpoints

Parade Route Access

Safety Guidelines

Stand on SF Muni transit islands located in the middle of Market Street. Do not photograph or report from the roadway.

YOU MAY NOT WANDER THE ROADWAY DURING THE PARADE

Media Entry Points

There are only two (2) media entry points to the Parade route. Credentials will be checked at each location.

1 Market Street at 9th Street
2 77 Beale Street at Market

You must be wearing your credential to access the Parade route. No exceptions.

Map showing media access points to parade route

Reference Map: Media entry locations marked on Market Street parade route

Questions?

Contact our media team for additional information or assistance.

media@sfpride.org