San francisco gay pride 2017 parties

No doubt, this year's SF Pride is going to be one for the books, if only because as the nation remains bitterly divided about its identity and its future. So in some part does the LGBTQ community find itself divided, arguing about which letter in the initialism deserves the most attention and who should control the future of the movement now that cisgender gay men and lesbians have largely "made it," at least in most blue states, regarding equal rights.

For the first time in a long time, this year's Pride parade on Sunday is likely to feel a whole lot angrier, and more politicalthan the largely corporate-sponsored and cheery celebration it's generally become. Still, it's SF's large gay community that throws the lion's share of parties come Pride weekend, so the calendar below may be a bit gay-heavy, per usual.

You will all need to pace yourselves regardless, especially if you want to be mildly awake to see the main event on Sunday, i. Plus, don't forget that the Frameline LGBTQ film festival is ongoing all week, with a bunch of great screenings still to come. Pilsner Inn, Church Street near 15th, 6 p.

This years features DJs Ms. Virgil's Sea Room, Mission Street, 9 p. Twitter Headquarters, Market and 10th, 7 to 10 p. Also, there's food, booze, and the exhibits are open. Get tickets nowbecause this will sell out. Academy of Sciences, 6 p. The day kicks off with a youth and elder brunch at Dolores Park at 11 a.

The group will then march at 6 p. There will be three dancefloors including a silent disco on the roof, and they promise "a club full of faceless torsos dancing to the beats of many local DJs. Oasis, 11th Street, 10 p. Tickets here.

The SFist Guide To Pride 2017

Hawthorn, 46 Geary Street, 9 p. Bao Down, Bush Street, 10 p. SF Eagle, 12th Street, 9 p. Powerhouse, Folsom Street, 9 p. Public Works, Erie Street, 9 p. Beaux, Market Street, 9 p. The march usually heads into the Mission and up Valencia, but the route isn't strictly adhered to, and it usually ends up in the Castro, but who knows.

Starting at Dolores Park, 11 a. Beaux, Market Street, 4 p. Public Works, Erie Street, 7 p. Jackson San Francisco.