Press Access Guide
Everything you need to know about credential usage
Before You Arrive
Thank you for your interest in covering San Francisco Pride. The following information will assist you in navigating credential access for the Parade and Celebration.
Celebration Entry
Location: Van Ness and Grove Street, south of City Hall
This is the only point of entry where special equipment and non-compliant bags will be allowed through security.
This entrance leads through Volunteer Village and provides direct pathway access to the Main Stage press corral.
If already inside the celebration, check in at Main Stage South entrance (Polk and Grove).
Important Reminders
- Credentials must be worn at all times and prominently displayed
- You may be asked to leave restricted areas if credentials are not visible
- Keep your credential accessible for security checkpoints
Parade Route Access
Safety Guidelines
Stand on SF Muni transit islands located in the middle of Market Street. Do not photograph or report from the roadway.
YOU MAY NOT WANDER THE ROADWAY DURING THE PARADE
Media Entry Points
There are only two (2) media entry points to the Parade route. Credentials will be checked at each location.
You must be wearing your credential to access the Parade route. No exceptions.
Reference Map: Media entry locations marked on Market Street parade route
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22nd Annual Trans March
Friday June 26th
The San Francisco Trans March is San Francisco's largest transgender Pride event and one of the largest trans events in the entire world. It's always the Friday of Pride weekend and thousands of people attend.
Trans March is a march and event happening on June 26th 2026 at Dolores Park and is not produced by SF Pride.
Learn about Trans March34th Annual Dyke March
Saturday June 27th
"The San Francisco Dyke March is officially back! With the continuing, overwhelming support of dyke communities across the greater Bay Area, over 200 dykes have joined our conversations and volunteer committees —we're ready to make history, again."
Dyke March is a march and event happening on June 27th 2026 at Dolores Park and is not produced by SF Pride.
Learn more about the Dyke MarchSan Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Pride Celebration Committee Inc. is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. EIN: 94-3006693
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Pursuant to SF Health Code Article 19L, this is a smoke-free outdoor event, including electronic cigarettes.
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Parade 3
Celebration 3
Events 7
- Community Events
- Heritage of Pride Awards
- Human Rights Summit
- Official Events
- Pride Golf Tournament
- Pride Wrap-Up Celebration
- Pride for Breakfast
About 5
Programs 8
- Application Received
- Apply for Fiscal Sponsorship
- Community Partner Application
- Community Partner Program
- Fiscal Sponsorship
- Fiscal Sponsorship Application Received
- Sponsor our 56th Annual SF Pride Parade and Celebration!
- Volunteer with SF Pride
Information 9
- Accessibility
- Certificate of Insurance Requirements
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Getting to Pride
- Lost & Found
- Official Merchandise
- Residents
- Travel & Parking
- Visitors
Open Positions 2
Annual Reports 1
Other Pages 61
- 2021 Grand Marshals
- 2021 Mid-Year Report
- 2022 Grand Marshals
- 2022 Parade Awards
- 2023 Grand Marshals
- 2023 Grand Marshals
- 2025 Parade Contingent Awards
- 2025 Parade Contingent Awards
- 3rd Annual SF Pride Pro-Am Golf Tournament
- 4th Annual SF Pride Pro-Am Golf Tournament
- 52 Years of LGBT Pride
- 5th Annual SF Pride Golf Award & Tournament
- 5th Annual SF Pride Golf Award & Tournament
- AN EVENING WITH FRIENDS
- Advertise at SF Pride
- All Posts
- Behind the Scenes Tour
- Beyond the Rainbow
- Community Partner Spotlights
- Core Values
- Credential Request Form
- DONATE
- DYKES ON BIKES
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- Entering the Celebration
- Exhibitor Agreement
- FEEDBACK
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Inaugural Ken Jones Awards Reception
- Inside Pride
- Inside Pride
- KICKOFF
- List of Sponsors
- MONKEYPOX VACCINE
- Media Credential Guide
- Monkeypox Vaccine
- Newsletter
- Parade & Celebration - June 28-29 2025!
- Parade & Celebration - June 28-29 2025!
- Parade Contingent Agreement
- Parade Contingent Agreement
- Parade and Vendor Registration
- Presidents Emeritus
- Pride Pass
- Privacy Policy
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- RESIST
- SF Pride 2025
- SF Pride Archives & Collections
- SF Pride Crowd Photo
- SF Pride Livestream
- San Francisco Pride Parade
- Suzanne Ford
- The Queerness
- Threads of Pride
- Transform the Vote
- give us your w9
- golf donation
- members
- terms of service
Blog Posts 36
- Why We're Not Using Eventeny (And What That Says About Our Values)
- San Francisco Pride Statement on HHS Proposals to Bar Hospitals Receiving Federal Funding From Providing Life-Saving Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth
- San Francisco Pride Statement on Latinx Drag Performer Hilary Rivers Arrest by ICE on June 25th
- My Country Betrayed Me
- Immigration Crisis
- Endorsing San Francisco Community Health Center’s (SFCHC) application for the Bold and Visible Program
- San Francisco Pride Announces 2025 Community Grand Marshals
- Andry José Hernández Romero Statement
- SF Pride Executive Director Suzanne Ford, Honored with Keystone Service Award
- SF Pride Announces Results of 2023 Board Election
- SF Pride Golf Tournament Returns to TPC Harding Park
- SF Pride Parts Ways with Dee Snider
- SAN FRANCISCO PRIDE ANNOUNCES 2023 COMMUNITY GRAND MARSHALS
- Suzanne Ford Hired as Executive Director
- Joint Statement from SFPRIDE and SF Police Officers Pride Alliance
- SAN FRANCISCO PRIDE TO FEATURE MUSIC LEGEND AND TWO-TIME GRAMMY AWARD NOMINEE MARTHA WASH AS MAIN STAGE HEADLINER AT THE IN-PERSON RETURN OF SAN FRANCISCO LGBT PRIDE PARADE AND CELEBRATION
- Statement from SF Pride Board on Uniformed Police in Parade
- San Francisco Pride Announces Return to in-person Celebration for the 52nd Annual San Francisco Lgbt Pride Parade and Celebration
- Incoming Interim Executive Director
- San Francisco Pride Announces Change of Leadership in Advance of 2022 Events
- ... and 16 more posts