Hillcrest is going all out for San Diego Pride festivities, which include the parade, festival and many celebrations of the LGBTQ+ community.
As cheerful as the festivities are, they serve as a reminder of tireless fights for LGBTQ+ rights in the city and beyond – simultaneously celebrating victories made while paying homage to those who lost their lives to prejudice.
While LGBTQ+ members and allies celebrate Pride Month in June, San Diego's biggest festivities for the occasion occur in July.
San Diego Pride Parade - July 15
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The annual San Diego Pride Parade is the largest single-day civic event in the region and is among the largest Prides in the United States, attracting over 300,000 people.
Join your fellow San Diegans and enjoy colorful floats, celebrating and honoring the LGBTQ community.
Cheer on the NBC 7 & Telemundo team as our float parades by with whimsy decor, live music and more!
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Saturday, July 15, 2023 @ 10 AM
The parade begins at the Hillcrest Pride Flag at 1500 University Ave. and Normal St., proceeds west on University Ave., turns south on 6th Ave., turns left onto Balboa Dr. and ends at Quince Dr.
Route Length: 1.5 miles
San Diego Pride Festival - July 15
It’s your time to be OUT and PROUD! The Pride Festival is San Diego’s largest event highlighting the best in LGBTQ entertainment, interactive exhibits, cultural presentations, and community resources.
Stop by the NBC 7 & Telemundo 20 booth for fun giveaways & to say hello to our team!
Saturday, July 15, 2023 @ 11 AM – 10 PM
Marston Point, Balboa Park (6th Ave & Laurel St)
Take a look below to see what events lead up to the highly anticipated San Diego Pride Parade and Festival.
Wednesday, July 12
- Light Up the Cathedral – 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral
Thursday, July 13
- Pride Block Party – 4 to 11 p.m. at the Hillcrest Pride Flag, located at 1500 University Ave.
Friday, July 14
- Pride Block Party (day 2) – 4 to 11 p.m. at the Hillcrest Pride Flag, located at 1500 University Ave.
- Spirit of Stonewall Rally – 6 p.m. at the Hillcrest Pride Flag, located at 1500 University Ave.
- 2023 Community Pride BBQ – 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the University Christian Church
- Queertopia presents Rainbow Roller Rave – 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Andaz San Diego
Saturday, July 15
- San Diego Pride Parade – 10 a.m. at the Hillcrest Pride Flag, located at 1500 University Ave.
- San Diego Pride Festival – 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Marston Point in Balboa Park
- Queertopia presents Eden San Diego – 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Andaz San Diego
- San Diego Pride 5K – 8 a.m. at the intersection of Centre Street and University Avenue
- San Diego Pride Party Cruise – 9 p.m. with boarding at the Bahia Resort Hotel
Sunday, July 16
- San Diego Pride Festival (day 2) – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Marston Point in Balboa Park
- Queertopia presents Lez in Waterland– 12 to 7 p.m. at Andaz San Diego
To see a full calendar of what San Diego Pride has in store & more details, click here.