Pride·San Francisco Gay Guide

When is San Francisco Pride?

San Francisco Pride is one of the oldest and largest LGBTQ+ pride celebrations in the world, drawing hundreds of thousands of people each year.

San Francisco Pride 2026

  • Dates: June 27-28, 2026
  • Parade: Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 10:30 AM
  • Route: Market Street from the Embarcadero to Civic Center
  • Festival: Civic Center Plaza, both days

The San Francisco Pride Parade is one of the largest in the United States, with over 200 contingents marching along Market Street. The weekend festival at Civic Center Plaza features multiple stages with live performances, community booths, food vendors, and art installations.

Other Major LGBTQ+ Events

  • Folsom Street Fair — Sunday, September 27, 2026, 11 AM-6 PM along Folsom Street (8th to 13th) in SoMa. The world's largest leather and fetish event with 400,000+ attendees across 13 city blocks
  • Up Your Alley — Summer street fair in SoMa, a smaller fetish-focused precursor to Folsom with 15,000+ participants
  • Frameline Film Festival — Annual LGBTQ+ film festival showcasing 150+ films across multiple San Francisco venues
  • Castro Street Fair — Annual neighborhood street fair celebrating Castro District culture
  • Trans March — Friday before Pride weekend, one of the largest trans-specific marches in the world
  • Dyke March — Saturday before Pride weekend, a grassroots march for queer women and allies

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