If you do not want to miss this spectacle, make sure you are there before the parade begins. It is usually the first contingent of the parade to ensure the walking contingents can walk at their own pace. The contingent of 400+ participants consists of women of various sexual orientations moving along the parade route on their loud motorcycles. This is the most popular attraction of the Pride Parade. Highlights Dykes on Bikes A motorcyclist of the Dykes on Bikes contingent (Source) The parade occurs on the Sunday of the weekend, beginning in the morning at around 10:30 am and going on until 4:00 pm in the evening. Supporting marches including the Dyke March and Trans March occur on the Friday and Saturday nights leading up to the parade. It commemorates the Stonewall protests, which marked a milestone in the fight for LGBT rights in the United States. The San Francisco Pride Parade and Festival is usually conducted in the last full weekend of June. The parade is also accompanied by a festival, attracting tourists and LGBT allies in large numbers.ĭates of the San Francisco Pride Parade 2021 2021 Dates - TBD The Pride Parade is a celebration of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community in the city, acknowledging their importance as well as that of their allies.
San Francisco is a culturally diverse city, with a great mix of people from all walks of life.
