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Get ready for the big San Francisco Pride celebration, whose highlight is the city’s 48th annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Parade and March. The theme for this year is “Generations of Strength.” We’ve rounded up the major events for Pride 2018, which runs June 23-24. Find more details at www.sfpride.org.
LGBT Pride Parade
More than 100,000 spectators are expected to turn out for the parade, which will feature more than 280 contingents.
Start time: 10:30 a.m., June 24
Route: Along Market Street, starting at Beale Street and running to Eighth Street.
Celebrity grand marshals: Our Lady J, Jose Xtravaganza and Luis Camacho
Best seats for the parade: Purchase $40 tickets to sit in the grandstands, which are located on the north side of Market Street between Seventh and Eighth streets. Grandstand gates open at 9:30 a.m. For ticket information, visit http://www.sfpride.org/grandstands/
Streaming: The event will be streamed live on kpix.com
Note: Registration has closed for the parade and march.
Celebration and Rally
Oakland’s immensely popular R&B star Kehlani highlights a two-day bill that also includes disco/R&B icon Evelyn “Champagne” King, acclaimed house DJ/producer Hector Fonseca, rapper Le1f and “Wanna Be Loved” singer Natascha Bessez.
When: Noon-6 p.m. June 23 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. June 24
Where: Civic Center Plaza
Admission: San Francisco Pride is asking for a $1-$5 donation at the entry gate.
Transportation
BART: Use the Civic Center stop for the Celebration and Rally on June 23. Those going to the parade can use any of the downtown stops. Visit bart.gov/bartable for more information.
Muni: Exit at the Powell, Civic Center or Montgomery stations. Visit www.sfmta.com for more information.
Driving: Not recommended. And if you are headed into the city for any reason that Sunday morning, the parade will create significant traffic issues. If you must drive, consider calling 511 or visit 511.org for driving times and traffic conditions.To see parking options for the event, visit www.sfpride.org/parking/.
Other events
Trans March: 11 am. June 22; Mission Dolores Park, S.F.; www.transmarch.org
San Francisco Dyke March: 5 p.m. June 23; Mission Dolores Park, S.F.; www.thedykemarch.org
The Pink Triangle: Volunteers are welcome to help install the Pink Triangle from 7-10 a.m. June 23, and then take it down from 4:30-8 p.m. June 25. Volunteers are encouraged to bring hammers and gloves and wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and sunscreen. Visitors are also welcome to view the installation located at Twin Peaks, www.thepinktriangle.com.
Frameline: The acclaimed LGBTQ film festival continues through June 24 at the Castro and other theaters, www.frameline.org. You’ll find our picks for the festival here.
Food and drinks: San Francisco bars and restaurants are getting in on the fun with cocktails and desserts that pay homage to Pride, from Harvey Milk-shakes to rainbow churros. Find an especially fun collection of options here.
