Category Archives: Announcements

GLBT History Museum Links Bay Area African American Lives Past and Present

A new multimedia exhibit opening February 20 at The GLBT History Museum showcases the dynamic and diverse history of Bay Area African American gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender lives from the 1970s through today. “Legendary: African American GLBT Past Meets … Continue reading

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SF Pride Supports Harvey Milk SFO

Photo by Gary Fong At the February 12 General Planning Meeting, the San Francisco Pride Board of Directors and membership unanimously voted to support Supervisor David Campos’ campaign to re-name San Francisco International Airport in honor of the slain LGBT … Continue reading

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Prepared to Be Engaged: Gathering Community Input for America’s Ultimate Pride City Celebration

What an outstanding start in this new year for LGBT pride and equality. For the first time in history, a United States President made a declaration for LGBT equal rights in his inauguration speech. Mentioning the events of the Stonewall … Continue reading

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2013 Grand Marshal and Pink Brick Nominations Now Open

San Francisco Pride is currently seeking open nominations for Community and Organizational Grand Marshals to lead this year’s Pride Parade. A Community Grand Marshal is a local hero (individual) who is not a celebrity, and an Organizational Community Grand Marshal … Continue reading

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Wishing You and Your Loved Ones the Best During This Holiday Season

As I start my first week as Chief Executive Officer, I want to take this moment to wish you the best during this holiday season on behalf of the Board of Directors, Contractors and Staff at San Francisco Pride. Over … Continue reading

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National LGBT Leaders Congratulate Earl Plante as new CEO of SF Pride

Upon his arrival this week as the new CEO of San Francisco Pride, LGBT leaders from around the nation congratulate Earl Plante, and the SF Pride Board of Directors for appointing him to lead the widely respected organization:

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SF Pride Now Taking Talent Submissions for the 2013 Main Stage

San Francisco Pride is now taking talent submissions for the Main Stage at the 2013 Celebration. The Main Stage, located in front of City Hall in San Francisco’s Civic Center, provides artists a unique opportunity to perform in front of … Continue reading

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During This Season of Giving, Consider Giving San Francisco Pride Your Support

It has been an incredible year for the LGBT community’s struggle for equal participation in society. This November, we watched the re-election of Barack Obama, the first sitting President supporting same-sex marriage. We watched Maine, Maryland and Washington approve ballot … Continue reading

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San Francisco Pride Board of Directors Appoints New CEO

The board of directors of San Francisco Pride is pleased to announce the appointment of Earl Plante as its new Chief Executive Officer.  Mr. Plante is recognized as a long time advocate and executive leader of major non-profit organizations that … Continue reading

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Apply to Become an SF Pride® Official Event in June

Each year, SF Pride® works with local venues, promoters, and event producers to create the biggest and most authoritative calendar of events during Pride month as part of our Official Events Program. Pride’s Official Events help event organizers and our … Continue reading

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