From its roots as a protest to the present day’s monthlong celebration of the LGBTQ community, Pride is a major, rainbow-covered occasion in the Bay Area.
Of course, the most famous pride event in San Francisco is the annual San Francisco Pride Celebration, which is celebrating its 55th birthday and the parade is scheduled for Sunday, June 29 this year.
Here’s what else to catch in San Francisco during 2025’s Pride Month.
Featured Photo: Castro Rainbow Crosswalk courtesy of Max Templeton via Unsplash
Kick Things Off
On first Sundays on the back plaza at the Ferry Building Marketplace (1 Ferry Building, San Francisco) is the HEAD WEST Marketplace, a local, outdoor marketplace of makers, merchants, crafters, designers, and artists. On Sunday June 5th, they’ll be hosting a Pride Kickoff Celebration in collaboration with Grace Powers, benefiting Rollin’ with the Homos, LYRIC, and Queens of the Castro. Enjoy cocktails while you shop, with live music and performances by PRINCESS and other local drag performers, powered by BAAAHS, a mobile DJ bus. 11am to 5pm.
Be sure to head inside the marketplace and visit Humphry Slocombe, who will be scooping its Pride flavors all month long. Try the PRIDE Sundae with two scoops of Harvey Milk & Honey Graham ice cream (or any flavor you want) with housemade pink marshmallow fluff and Fruit Loops. Taste the rainbow!
Party Party Party
Enjoy these special events in SF for Pride Month.
June 7
Don your rainbows and your Giants gear at this game to celebrate both your SF pride and Pride Month pride.
June 18–28
This annual film festival not only celebrates creativity and movie magic, but also honors LGBTQ filmmakers and stories the largest and longest-running queer film exhibition event in the world. Take a look at their 2025 film program to see what piques your interest.
June 21
This performance called A Musical Celebration of Trans and Nonbinary Voices by the SF Gay Men’s Chorus at the Curran Theatre will feature almost 200 singers for an exciting and community-oriented show.
June 22
Let the music of the Golden Gate Park Band wash over you at this magical performance. There will be classics and favorites from the LGBTQ community or LGBTQ composers.
Pink Block
June 28
After a fantastic debut in 2019, Polyglamorous and The Great Northern are hosting the return of Pink Block, a queerific block party featuring five stages packed with local and national talent, from DJs to live performances. There’s a day party and after-party, so bring your dancing shoes. Tickets. 12 p.m. to 3 a.m. 119 Utah St.
June 28
Drag performances, circus arts and music are aplenty at the Yerba Buena Gardens for Pride Month. Pick up food nearby and bring it in to enjoy a picnic while basking in the festivities.
June 29
Juanita MORE! will be hosting this annual fundraising pride party, and this year’s beneficiary is the Transgender Law Center, a national organization. Tickets: $60. 12 to 7 p.m. 620 Jones St.
Dine at Queer-Owned Restaurants
Pride month is an extra-special time to support queer-owned restaurants throughout the city. Here are a few to visit.
Soak in the vibes of the plant-filled Arcana (2512 Mission St.) in the Mission where you can enjoy tea during the day, and natural wine and bites in the evening (there’s also live music).
Have beignets for brunch at Brenda’s French Soul Food (652 Polk St.) or tuck into a hearty fried chicken supper at Brenda’s Meat & Three (919 Divisadero St.).
Canela (2272 Market St.) in the Castro always gets into the Pride spirit, with special offerings like Pride punch, their rainbow grazing board (perfect to pre-order and bring to a Pride party), and more, all month long.
You’re going to need some coffee to stay fueled during this busy month, so pay a visit to Fluid Coffee & Events (332 Golden Gate Ave.) in La Cocina’s Municipal Marketplace.
Just in case your night ran late (it happens), Orphan Andy’s (3991 17th St.) is always there for you, 24/7, and the zany decor makes it the gayest diner in the City, ever. The Monte Cristo is a great choice for night owl eats.
Enjoy (and Gift) Special Pride Treats
Whether you’re looking for the perfect Pride party host gift, or you just want to celebrate with your own box of chocolates, don’t miss the special Pride-versary treats from queer-owned Kokak Chocolates (available only online).
Feel like having a bit more of a party? Pick up a tin of cannabis-infused “Proud” gummies from Kiva Confections. The Proud Gummy comes in a brand-new Passionfruit Punch flavor, complete with some shimmer! They have 5mg of THC per gummy, so start with half if you’re new to edibles. The tin is one you’ll want to keep.
Pay Respects
Pay a visit to the National AIDS Memorial Grove , which features 10 acres of land to honor and memorialize those lost to the disease. Here you’ll find some gathering areas, a paved ADA-compliant path, the Circle of Friends, a meadow on the outskirts and stunning gardening throughout the area.
