It’s tradition to close out the San Diego Pride Parade with the giant rainbow flag! As always, everyone is welcome to join in and help carry the flag to the San Diego Pride Music Festival.And it wouldn’t be a Pride parade without motorcycles – and lots of them! Listen for the revving of the engines, and watch the Motorcycle Contingent cruise by as part of the procession. What’s a parade without a marching band? Over 200 Southern California youth make up the Pride Youth Marching Band, which will perform down the San Diego Pride Parade route.Be sure to cheer them on at the parade when the contingent passes by!
Watch for the military contingent, which includes active duty and veteran service members.Saturday July 16th 2022 – San Diego Pride parade kicks off at the Hillcrest Pride Flag on University Avenue at 10am and proceeds for 1.5 miles, turning south down 6th Avenue and then curving into Balboa Park via Balboa Drive and ending at Quince Street.Friday, July 15 – Saturday, J– 2:00 PM The Pride of Hillcrest Block Party kicks off San Diego Pride weekend in the heart of Hillcrest! This event for those 21 years and older includes food, drinks, carnival rides, and lots of DJs, go-gos, and dancing!.Friday, J 6 PM – 7 PM – The official opening of the San Diego Pride weekend with inspiring speakers, recognize LGBTQ leaders, and raise the Pride flag at Hillcrest Pride Flag, 1500 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103.Highlights during the San Diego pride weekend include the Spirit of Stonewall Rally, the Pride Block Party in Hillcrest, and the always colorful San Diego Pride Parade on the last Saturday of the event. Try the Kings Inn Hotel, with a great pool, gym and perfect location. Stay close by in the Mission Valley district, close to all the gay bars and clubs. Plan early as this is one of San Diego’s biggest events. With 265 days with sunshine, its nearly always a good time to visit San Diego, and there is no better time than during the city’s annual Pride festival.