Even so, just for good measure, check out some tips on how to get the most of it.Īt the steps of City Hall in Civic Center Plaza, a location that has played a major role in LGBTQ history, is the festival’s main stage, which hosts inspirational speakers and entertainment all weekend.
But the exhilarating good vibes that run through all the goings-on of the weekend are undeniable, and are sure to put even a first-time visitor at ease. With so much going on, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, especially if you aren’t familiar with the city. It’s open to all-gay, straight, whatever-and visitors are encouraged to dress up, have fun, and join the wild and crazy party. In a city that has long embraced alternative lifestyles, the San Francisco Pride weekend is a true celebration of equality, love, and expression. The festivities can be way, way over the top-so be prepared and reconsider if you want to bring the kids and don’t want to do some explaining. There are events throughout the month as part of Pride Month, but it all culminates with the final weekend when up to a million visitors-which more than doubles the population of the city-flock to this event, the largest annual LGBTQ gathering in the world. Loud, raucous, and irreverent, the rainbow-hued late-June extravaganza that is the San Francisco Pride Parade & Celebration is the City by the Bay’s celebration of all things LGBTQ.
