There will be security screening and metal detectors at all points of entry for the

2017 San Francisco Pride Celebration and festival, scheduled for Saturday, June

24 from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM and Sunday, June 25 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

at San Francisco’s Civic Center. Bags are highly discouraged, and no bags over

18” x 18” will be admitted.

Everyone attending the Celebration must pass through the screening process.

lockers for storage of oversized bags.

Soft bags with a maximum size of 18” x 18”

Authorized animals, such as guide dogs, assisting those with disabilities

Any bag or container over 18” x 18” ·

Alcohol

Coolers

Glass bottles

Illegal drugs or substances

Hazardous or toxic materials

Firearms, fireworks, explosives

Drones

Weapons

Knives, impact or electric pulse weapons

Stunning devices

Radios, walkie-talkies, jammers, scanners

Portable speakers

Any item deemed inappropriate or hazardous by law enforcement and/or

security.

There will be a significant police presence at all Pride activities in the city, with

both uniformed and plain clothes officers on duty to monitor the events. Safety

is everyone’s responsibility, including participants, organizers, security staff and

law enforcement.

In the event of an emergency Dial 911. Look out for one another and report any

suspicious persons or activity to event staff or a police officer. If you see

something, say something. To provide an anonymous tip, call the SFPD

Anonymous Tip Line at (415) 575-4444.

Thank you for participating in SF Pride 2017!

Please read the details carefully, as this packet contains important

information about your participation in this event.

June 24th, 2017: 12pm - 6pm

June 25th, 2017: 11am - 6pm

June 25th, 2017: 10:30am

Please contact us if you have any questions.

Happy Pride!

The assembly area is located between Beale and Steuart, Market and Folsom.

Please organize your marchers on the sidewalks. Keep the center of the street

clear at all times! Your confirmation packet will contain your specific assembly

area assignment.

Your Section Number and location will be provided with your confirmation

packet in mid-June.

E Steuart Market to Mission 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM

F Steuart Market to Mission 8:30 AM 9:30 AM 10:30 AM

G Steuart Mission to Howard 8:30 AM 9:30 AM 10:30 – 10:45 AM

H Steuart South of Howard 8:30 AM 9:30 AM 10:30 – 10:45 AM

J Spear Market to Mission 9:00 AM 10:15 AM 11:00 – 11:30 AM

K Spear Mission to Howard 9:00 AM 10:15 AM 11:00 – 11:30 AM

L Spear Howard to Folsom 9:00 AM 10:15 AM 11:00 – 11:30 AM

M Main Market to Mission 9:30 AM 11:45 AM 12:30 – 1:00 PM

N Main Mission to Howard 9:30 AM 11:45 AM 12:30 – 1:00 PM

P Main Howard to Folsom 9:30 AM 11:45 AM 12:30 – 1:00 PM

Q Beale Market to Mission 9:30 AM 1:00 PM 1:45 – 2:30 PM

R Beale Mission to Howard 9:30 AM 1:00 PM 1:45 – 2:30 PM

street between Market and Mission.

We recommend public transportation to get to the Assembly Area. The assembly

area is easily accessible by MUNI or BART, using the Embarcadero Station and

the south of Market exits. Driving anywhere near the Parade Assembly area or

Celebration Site is extremely difficult. Parking is not permitted in the assembly

area and will be restricted elsewhere.

With all the residences in the area, as well as the need for Parade staff to

communicate instructions, please make your sound checks minimal and soft,

and keep music turned off until you are entering the Parade route.

Accessibility seating will be provided in front of 77 Beale Street for those who

cannot stand for long times while waiting for the parade to start. As your

contingent marches by, you can make your way to Market Street and join in,

however, if you are riding in a vehicle, we recommend you stay with your vehicle

in the Assembly Area.

Portable toilets are located at the northern end of each block throughout the

Assembly Area. Additional portable toilets are located at the Command Center at

77 Beale Street. Please do not use portable toilets as changing rooms. Staff and

Volunteers should be given priority to the front of the line to allow them to get

back to work quickly.

Contingents will enter the Parade route in order: Block A followed by Block B and

so on. We strive to keep the flow of the parade moving; however, delays are

sometimes unavoidable. Not everyone in your contingent needs to be in position

early. Only one person needs to in position to secure your spot.

The parade will kick off at 10:30 AM sharp with the Dykes on Bikes/Women’s

Motorcycle Contingent. The rest of the Parade will follow west on Market Street,

from Spear and Beale Streets, and proceed to the end of the Parade, at Market

and 8th. The Parade will turn south (left) on 8th Street. Maps will be with your

packet.

The Parade ends on Market Street at the intersection of 8th Street.

Proceed straight ahead on Market Street to 9th Street to get to the Celebration

site.

ALL amplified sound must be turned OFF.

All vehicles turn left onto 8th Street and proceed south to Mission Street.

Follow instructions of staff and volunteers before stopping to disembark any

riders.

Once your riders have disembarked, we recommend traveling as far south as

you can on 8th Street to avoid traffic congestion.

A licensed driver must operate all vehicles.

The vehicle registration, insurance card, and rental agreement (if applicable)

should be available for inspection.

The driver will need to show a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Vehicles with less than a tank of fuel will not be permitted in the Assembly

area.

When moving, the wheel monitors MUST be in position.

Speed shall not exceed 5 MPH, unless directed by Parade, Safety, Medical, or

the police.

NO STUNT DRIVING, and no figure eights or looping!

Please do not allow a gap more than ONE CAR LENGTH form in front and

behind you.

Height: 12 feet (to clear MUNI wires)

Length: 40 feet

Width: 100 inches (including rails)

Street

Clearance:

12 inches above ground (to

clear MUNI islands)

as the SF Pride Contingent Training Video. A link to the training video will be

provided to your primary point of contact and it is your responsibility to

distribute these materials to your participants and ensure they have reviewed

them. Additionally, there are mandatory training requirements, as follows:

Contingent Monitors are critical to the safety of your participation in the Parade.

Your organization must complete the video training process for the number of

contingent monitors indicated in the formula below. Please use this link to

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Contingent Monitor buttons/stickers will be provided with your packet when you

arrive at the Staging Area and must be worn by those who completed the

training.

Any contingent that does not have the required number of Contingent Monitors

clearly identified will not be able to participate.

If you plan to have a vehicle or a float in the Parade you must have the following

wheel monitors identified:

You must have two (2) people identified as wheel monitors.

people per axle must be identified as wheel monitors.

If you need clarification on the vehicle monitor requirements please email

parade@sfpride.org for clarification.

If you are aware of a gap developing between you and the contingent ahead of

you, try picking up your pace to the extent that safety permits. There are “Gap

Monitors” positioned on the Parade Route, please comply with their directions.

The ONLY place you can stop (maximum 1 minute) is at the grandstands,

with preapproval from our Parade Manager.

“Moving” choreography should be repeated every 30 seconds for maximum

enjoyment by the crowd.

NEVER stop to perform, or perform for more than 30 seconds, unless the

parade has halted for a natural reason.

DO NOT STOP to perform at the broadcast cameras or any other cameras

along the route. Perform your 30-second moving routine.

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MARCHERS: 1,500.

You can have no more than 1,500 people marching with your contingent.

DO NOT STOP to perform at the broadcast cameras, or any other cameras

along the route. You can perform your 30-second moving routine.

Alcohol or mind-altering substances cannot be consumed or distributed in

the Parade.

Metallic Mylar balloons, Mylar confetti, and high-flying Mylar streamers are

prohibited along the Parade route because of MUNI overhead wires. Mylar

sheeting on your float is fine. Some companies do make plastic Mylar that

looks metallic. Please check when ordering!

Electioneering for candidates, legislation, or ballot initiatives is prohibited.

Nothing may be thrown into the crowd. Your contingent (except for wheel

monitors, who never leave their wheels) can hand out items to the crowd.

Please do not hand out stickers with heavy or permanent glue backings, nor

place them on public property, including buildings, poles, rails, or MUNI

booths. The city charges for their removal and this has a negative impact on

our donations back to the community.