As dozens of rainbow flags blew in the wind up and down the street, enthusiasm for Pride Month was evident all along Castro Street and throughout the neighborhood. Businesses, visitors, and residents are all getting ready for one of the biggest events of the year in the city.
Event organizers say the activities that run Saturday and Sunday will likely see a massive turn-out. Over one million people are expected to attend the event, which is one of San Francisco ’s largest events of the year. The entire month of June is known as Pride Month. It culminates with a parade and a march down Market Street to the Civic Center across from City Hall. This year’s theme for Pride is ‘Beacon of Love’.Nguyen Pham is President this year of SF Pride .
Asten said, "There’s a flag for everything it seems." Over a dozen different types of pride representation flags hung from the ceiling of the variety store, with descriptions of what each represents. Xander Briare is with the SF LGBTQ Community Center. She does safety intervention work as well as offers advocacy and substance use education. She shared that she’ll be visiting bars and nightclubs to offer resources this weekend.
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