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Each summer, more than 100 artists take the stage over two unforgettable days in Balboa Park.  But, San Diego Pride is more than a music festival.

San Diego Pride is a proud showcase for one of the most diverse entertainment lineups in the region, bringing together internationally acclaimed performers, rising stars, and beloved local artists across genres, identities, and cultures.

From pop, hip-hop, EDM, drag, and Latin music to spoken word, dance, and community performance, our stages reflect the richness and vibrancy of the LGBTQIA+ community and the many intersections that make us stronger.

For decades, San Diego Pride has intentionally created space for LGBTQIA+ artists, artists of color, transgender and nonbinary performers, and emerging talent whose voices have too often been overlooked by mainstream entertainment. Through year-round artist development, community partnerships, and performance opportunities, we help cultivate talent and provide a platform where artists can grow, connect, and shine.
When you purchase a Festival ticket, you’re getting an incredible entertainment experience, but you’re also making an investment in something much bigger. Every ticket helps create opportunities for artists while funding LGBTQIA+ leadership programs, youth initiatives, advocacy, education, community events, and other year-round programs that strengthen our community.
Your support also helps San Diego Pride invest directly in our community. Since 1998, San Diego Pride has distributed more than $3 million in grants to LGBTQIA+ organizations and community partners, helping expand access to critical services, cultural programming, advocacy, and grassroots initiatives throughout the region. Festival proceeds make this work possible, ensuring that every celebration helps fuel lasting impact long after Pride weekend has ended.

Buy your ticket. Make a donation. Help Pride Shine On

San Diego Pride

 

Medical Volunteers Needed

Help us ensure a safe, responsive, and welcoming Pride celebration!
Join our Medical Response Team and support thousands of attendees during San Diego’s largest LGBTQIA+ event.

What you get:

  • Free BLS training
  • 5-hour flexible shifts
  • Pride volunteer shirt
  • Free festival entry
  • Invitation to Volunteer Appreciation
Event

Who we’re looking for:

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Current BLS certification (Red Cross or AHA)
  • Medical professionals and healthcare students encouraged to get involved!
  • Administrative volunteers welcome (no BLS required)
  • Passionate about supporting and uplifting the LGBTQIA+ community!

SIGN UP TODAY
SDPRIDE.ORG/VOLUNTEER
For questions or additional information:
medical@sdpride.org

sign up today!
FINAL DEADLINE to be an exhibitor in the 2026 Pride Festival is June 26, 2026! Apply by then to guarantee your spot!

 

Application link: https://www.eventeny.com/events/sdpridefestival2026-23817/

Register today
Volunteers Needed! 

Volunteer Sign Ups Now Open! Pride doesn’t just happen—it’s built by an incredible community of volunteers! With Pride Week 2026 on the horizon, now is the time to jump in and be part of making it all happen! Whether you’re a returning volunteer or joining us for the first time, there are so many ways to get involved, connect with community, and help create a safe, joyful, and unforgettable experience.

High Priority Volunteer Positions:

  • Emergency Exit & Traffic Control
  • Entrance & Exit – Festival
  • Shuttle Stop Support
  • Youth Zone – Festical
  • Accessibility – Parade
  • Breakdown – Parade
  • Contingent & Volunteer Check-In – Parade
  • Finish Line – Parade
  • Hospitality – Parade
  • Incident Reporting – Parade
  • Marshall & Safety (MarSafe) – Parade
  • Route Set Up – Parade
  • Medical

Learn more and sign up at sdpride.org/volunteer!

Volunteer
San Diego Pride Tickets are on sale now!

San Diego’s biggest LGBTQIA+ summer party is calling your name! Celebrate diversity and inclusion in Balboa Park with community resources, booths, and four stages of live entertainment.
When:
Saturday, July 18, 2026 @ 12 PM – 10 PM
Sunday, July 19, 2026 @ 12 PM – 9 PM

Tickets
Fifth Annual Larry T. Baza Memorial Scholarship Fund CelebrationJoin us for the Fifth Annual Larry T. Baza Memorial Scholarship Fund Celebration on Monday, June 30, 2026 at 6pm at The Woo (2212 Main Street, San Diego, CA 92113) as we honor the legacy of Larry T. Baza and distribute scholarships to the next generation of community leaders. To date, Lambda Archives has distributed more than $22,000 through this fund, and this year we’ll be adding to that total. The event is free and open to the public, with a recommended donation of $15 to support scholarship recipients. RSVP below and help us keep Larry’s spirit alive. RSVP: https://lambdaarchives.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=097594b640bb352c1f12a9bbf&id=7cb77fbcc0&e=53f6598623

Tuesday, June 30
11am-3pm
2212 Main Street,
San Diego, CA 92113

More info>> HERE

Poster Making Party – San Diego Pride Dyke March

Need a sign for the San Diego Pride Dyke March?

Gossip has got you covered. Join us at Gossip Grill the day before the march for a fun, low-key poster-making party. We’ll bring the supplies! You just bring your creativity, sense of humor,and friends.

Come make a sign, build community, and get ready to take the streets with us!

Friday, July 10
5:00pm- 7:00pm
Gossip Grill
1220 University Ave,
San Diego, CA 92103

More info>> HERE

 

 

San Diego Pride Dyke March

Mark your calendars and save the date for the San Diego Pride Dyke March a bold, community-centered march and celebration kicking off San Diego Pride Week.

The Dyke March is a powerful act of visibility, resistance, joy, and solidarity. Returning at a time when LGBTQIA+ communities are facing renewed attacks on our rights, healthcare, and freedom of expression, this event creates space to gather in collective power and unapologetic community.

In this context, “Dyke” is not a limiting identity, it is an energy rooted in courage, resistance, and refusal to be erased. The march celebrates queer women, lesbians, queer people, Trans and nonbinary people, gender-expansive communities, and everyone who feels aligned with that energy.

Save the date. Bring your people. Take the streets with us.

Saturday, July 11

11am

Start
Mo’s
308 University Ave,
San Diego, CA 92103

After Party
Gossip Grill
1220 University Ave,
San Diego, CA 92103|
*free event*

More info>> HERE
Wanna get involved we’d love to hear from you Here

Light up The Cathedral

You are invited to join LGBTQIA+ Faith Leaders and Faithful as we gather together, in person, to celebrate our faith and thrive. Join Dean Penny Bridges, LGBTQIA+ Faith Leaders and Allied Faith Leaders for an Interfaith Pride Celebration at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral. After the service, the Cathedral will be lit in rainbow colors.

Wednesday, July 15
7:00pm
St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral
2728 6th Avenue
enter on 5th Avenue side

More info>> HERE

 

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Valerie Milano
2025 Palm Springs Pride Stonewall Art & Culture Award recipient, Valerie Milano is a Senior Editor and entertainment critic at The Hollywood Times, where she covers film, television, music, and the artists behind the stories. Her work has also appeared in Communications Daily, Discover Hollywood, Hollywood Today, Television International, and Video Age International. A passionate advocate for community and equality, Valerie is actively involved with Human Rights Campaign, DAP Health, The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert, Lambda Legal, and The L-Fund. In recognition of her ongoing leadership, philanthropy, and dedication to empowering women and the LGBTQ+ community in the Coachella Valley and beyond, Valerie received The L-Fund’s prestigious Community Visionary Award. The honor celebrated her tireless work as a journalist, media advocate, event producer, and community connector who consistently uses her platform to spotlight charitable causes, arts and culture, and organizations making a difference. She is a proud member of the Los Angeles Press Club and a longtime supporter of Palm Springs cultural institutions including the Palm Springs Art Museum. She previously served as a board member and key organizer of the Television Critics Association Press Tours, helping bridge the entertainment industry and press for many years.