Cheer on floats, marching bands, neighbors, and colorful cars on July 16 for the annual San Diego Pride Parade. What You Need To Know:
SAN DIEGO — Cheer on floats, marching bands, neighbors, and colorful cars on July 16 for the annual San Diego Pride Parade.
Thousands of visitors are expected in the Hillcrest and Balboa Park neighborhoods for a weekend of celebration and political purpose. This year’s Festival and Parade theme is"Justice with Joy" inspired by San Diego Pride’s decades of LGBTQ-centered philanthropy, alongside the joyous return of in-person Pride celebrations.ROAD CLOSURES
Numerous road closures will be in place during the parade. Starting Friday at 6 a.m. Normal St. and Harvey Milk St. will be closed.From 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., the following streets will be closed:Free parking lots are available, both Saturday and Sunday at the Old Naval Hospital at Park Boulevard and President’s Way. From there you can catch a free shuttle before and after the events.
Driving to the parade and festival can be a struggle with so many of our friends trying to do the same. Make it easy on yourself by finding other, less stressful options.Enjoy multiple stages and dance areas, beer gardens, community booths, and vendors at the Pride Festival in Balboa Park. This family-friendly event is free for kids. General admission tickets, weekend passes, and VIP admission are available.