This is one of the most symbolic contingents of the parade, where members of the LGBT community walk alongside parents, friends and families, who are mostly straight. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) PFLAG Contingent at the San Francisco Pride Parade (Source) If you do not want to miss this spectacle, make sure you are there before the parade begins. It is usually the first contingent of the parade to ensure the walking contingents can walk at their own pace. The contingent of 400+ participants consists of women of various sexual orientations moving along the parade route on their loud motorcycles. This is the most popular attraction of the Pride Parade. Highlights Dykes on Bikes A motorcyclist of the Dykes on Bikes contingent (Source) The parade occurs on the Sunday of the weekend, beginning in the morning at around 10:30 am and going on until 4:00 pm in the evening. Supporting marches including the Dyke March and Trans March occur on the Friday and Saturday nights leading up to the parade. It commemorates the Stonewall protests, which marked a milestone in the fight for LGBT rights in the United States.
The San Francisco Pride Parade and Festival is usually conducted in the last full weekend of June.
The parade is also accompanied by a festival, attracting tourists and LGBT allies in large numbers.ĭates of the San Francisco Pride Parade 2021 2021 Dates - TBD The Pride Parade is a celebration of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community in the city, acknowledging their importance as well as that of their allies.
It is now the largest Pride celebration of the South Bay and is a family friendly event.San Francisco is a culturally diverse city, with a great mix of people from all walks of life. In 2014 San Jose Pride was changed to Silicon Valley Pride to include neighboring cities to encourage unity. The following year, 1977 San Jose added its first parade to the celebration. It all started back in 1975 as a gay rights rally and evolved into San Jose Pride Festival in 1976. Silicon Valley Pride is a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and our allies. Headliners and other artists will be announced soon.įestival grounds open once again after the parade ends at 12:00 noon to the excitement of dance performers, talented artists, and the music of live bands. with our parade along Market Street starting at Julian Street and ending at the main entrance of the festival. We start up again on Sunday morning August 29th at 10:00 a.m. There will be two stages to provide different types of entertainment including DJs and live performances.Īlong Market Street starting at Julian Street and ending at the main entrance of the festival. On Saturday, August 28th we will be kicking off with our night festival from 6 pm to 11 pm. $5 admission at the door (no advance tickets) Plaza de César Chávez Park in downtown San Jose Saturday, August 28 – 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm This years theme is Standing for Love and Liberation. The festival features two stages: the main stage and a second stage Family Garden (family-friendly area) Hey Girl Area and Stage (area celebrating our queer women and femme-identified community members) Live Visual Art Exhibitions Cocktail Lounge and an array of vendors including food trucks and many more. We will be taking over the Plaza de César Chávez Park in downtown San Jose celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Silicon Valley PRIDE is pleased to announce we are back in-person to celebrate our annual LGBTQ+ Parade and Festival on Saturday, August 28, 2021, and Sunday, August 29, 2021.