6 Events To Show LGBTQ+ Support During Pride Month In Northern CA

Rainbow flags, live music, family activities and community booths will return to Northern California this June as part of a Pride Month season unfolding against a backdrop of sharp political debate across the country.

The Bay Area will honor Pride Month with diverse celebrations, including the globally renowned SF Pride Parade, community resource fairs in Fremont and Healdsburg, art installations in San Rafael, and events dedicated to BIPOC queer artists like Queerscapes in San Francisco.

Pride Month is celebrated each June to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City, widely viewed as a turning point in the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, according to the Library of Congress. What began as a day of remembrance and protest has grown into a month of parades, festivals, concerts, workshops and community gatherings across the country.

Here are six other ways to show support for LGBTQ+ neighbors in Northern CA:

SF Pride Parade

When: Sat, Jun 28, 2026 at 10:30 AM

Where: Market Street, San Francisco, CA

Details: The San Francisco Pride Parade is a globally renowned LGBTQ+ celebration, attracting hundreds of thousands of attendees. The march features diverse contingents — from nonprofits to performance groups — traveling down Market Street to advocate for equality, honor queer culture, and promote collective liberation.

Queerscapes: BIPOC-Pioneered sounds and styles

When: Wed, Jun 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Where: The Commons at KQED, 2601 Mariposa Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

Details: Kick-off your Pride festivities with an evening dedicated to uplifting queer voices in music, featuring local Black and Brown artists like Drebae, Hugo De La Lune, Sonic, and King Isis. The night includes a Vogue and Tone workshop, an intimate artist Q&A, a live showcase, and a networking hour. A pop-up from Night Heron will offer charcuterie and drinks, with one beverage or bite included in the $30 ticket price. Presented by KQED Live.

Fremont Pride Fair

When: June 13, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Where: Fremont Main Public Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd Fremont, CA 94538

Details: The community is invited to the Third Annual Fremont Pride Fair, a day dedicated to celebrating our local LGBTQ+ Community. This event is a collaborative effort, proudly presented by the City of Fremont's Human Services Department in partnership with the City's Human Relations Commission and The Fremont Main Library. This gathering is made possible through the generous support of dedicated sponsors who champion this celebration, including Alameda County Library, Cargill, Haller's Pharmacy, Republic Services, TD SYNNEX, and Washington Health. Join us for this special occasion to show support and celebrate the vibrant diversity within our community.

Healdsburg Pride

When: Fri, Jun 12–Sat, Jun 13, 2026

Where: Healdsburg, CA

Details: Healdsburg Pride returns for a weekend of film, fashion, and community celebration. On Friday, June 12, True West Film Center hosts special screenings of The Wedding Banquet (4:15 & 8:00 PM), with a Sip & Soiree from 6:00–8:00 PM featuring Korean-inspired bites from Bazaar Sonoma, local wines, and a Pride step-and-repeat — tickets required. On Saturday, June 13, a free Community Gathering & Rainbow Runway (3:00–5:00 PM) at the Foss Creek Community Pavilion features guest speakers, music, food trucks, free ice cream from Noble Folk, and a Resource Fair. The weekend wraps up with a ticketed Tea Dance (7:00–9:30 PM) at the same venue, with specialty cocktails, a photo booth, silent auction, and live music — all proceeds supporting Healdsburg High School scholarships. Early Bird tickets available through June 1: $60 with two drink tickets, $40 without.

3rd Annual Downtown San Rafael Pride Art Walk Puzzle & Celebration

When: Fri, Jun 5–Tue, Jun 30, 2026

Where:Downtown San Rafael, CA (maps available at Humbowl, 1016 Court Street)

Details: The San Rafael Business Improvement District returns for its third annual Pride Art Walk Puzzle & Celebration throughout the month of June. Downtown storefronts will be decorated with Pride-themed window displays, each hiding a secret word — collect them all, use the map to reveal an inspiring quote from LGBTQ+ civil rights icon Harvey Milk, and turn in your completed map at Humbowl (1016 Court Street) for a chance to win prizes including California Film Institute tickets and local business giveaways. Pick up a map at Humbowl, download it online, or submit your completed map via email to Info@SRBID.org.

Redwood City PRIDE!

When: Wed, Jun 3, 2026 | 6:00–6:45 PM

Where: Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway Street, Redwood City, CA 94063

Details: Redwood City kicks off Pride Month with a Progress Pride Flag Raising and Proclamation Ceremony at Courthouse Square. The event features a festive performance by Cheer SF, remarks from city officials, and the ceremonial raising of the Progress Pride Flag in honor of the LGBTQIA+ community. Free to attend.

Pride events are being held around the country in June. Some of the major festivals include:

• Boston Pride for the People on June 6 featuring a parade, festival and related events.
• Philly Pride 365 “Pride is Power” March & Festival on June 7 in Philadelphia, featuring a march and festival.
• The 56th annual LA Pride Parade on June 14 in Los Angeles, starting on Hollywood Boulevard at 11 a.m.
• Capital Pride from June 12-21 in Washington, D.C., an annual celebration that ends with the Pride Parade and Festival weekend.
• Chicago Pride Fest on June 20-21 and the Chicago Pride Parade on June 28.
• The 56th Annual San Francisco Pride Parade and Celebration on June 27–28.

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