Light Up the Cathedral 2026

About Light Up the Cathedral 2026

Light Up the Cathedral 2026 opens San Diego Pride week with a moving interfaith celebration on Wednesday, July 15, at 7 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, 2728 6th Avenue, on the edge of Balboa Park and Hillcrest. This annual service gathers LGBTQ+ and allied faith leaders from across traditions for an evening of music, reflection, and welcome, a reminder that spirituality and Pride have always belonged together for many in the community. Led by the cathedral's clergy alongside guest speakers and performers, the evening fills the historic sanctuary with song and light, honoring the LGBTQ+ people of faith who have too often been pushed to the margins. It is a quieter, more reflective counterpoint to the parties and parade later in the week, welcoming to people of every belief and to those of none, and a meaningful way to begin Pride for anyone who wants to start the celebration with intention. The cathedral sits just a few blocks from Balboa Park, with entry on the 5th Avenue side, and is easy to reach on transit via the University Avenue and Park Boulevard bus routes. Street parking around Hillcrest and the park is limited on a weeknight, so allow extra time or take the bus. The service is free and open to all, with no ticket required. Come as you are, bring a friend or your chosen family, and let this gentle, luminous evening set the tone for everything San Diego Pride 2026 has in store over the days that follow.