San Francisco Pride 2025: lineup, dates & tickets

San Francisco Pride holds one of the oldest and largest annual LGBTQ+ parades in the world. Hundreds of thousands of people flooding into the city every year to experience the parade and immerse themselves in the celebrations. San Francisco Pride 2025 will take place over the weekend of June 28–29.

In the 1970s, San Francisco witnessed a profound transformation, becoming a centre for LGBTQ+ activism and culture. This period, often referred to as the Gay Renaissance, was marked by the emergence of gay neighborhoods like the Castro, which became a symbol of gay liberation. Influential figures, such as Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in California, played pivotal roles in advocating for gay rights.

What is the theme for San Francisco Pride 2025?

This year's theme, "Queer Joy is Resistance," emphasizes the power of celebration as a form of activism, especially amid ongoing challenges to LGBTQ+ rights.

Is San Francisco pride free?

Naturally, San Francisco is a great place to celebrate Pride. Most of the events, including the parade, are free. San Fran is so expensive you have to take any freebies as they pass you by. As the organizers say, San Fran Pride is "FREE, but it's not CHEAP!"

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