Attendees were both jubilant and defiant.
The jubilant event began on at the Embarcadero, with the SF Dykes on Bikes leading the way down Market Street. Reminiscent of the previous weekend's Golden State Warriors championship parade, Market Street was flooded with San Franciscans ready to celebrate the city's LGBTQ+ community. The crowds spilled out into the area surrounding Civic Center, where vendors and food stalls served the thousands of attendees.
This year's grand marshals included musician Melanie DeMore, non-profit director Vinny Eng, public health educator Amber Gray, trans activist Andrea Horne, OaklandTransMarch co-founder Socorro"Cori" Moreland and pioneering hip-hop DJ Mellanique Robicheaux .served as headliner, and"Jeopardy!" champion Amy Schneider also appeared on the main stage.
The leadup to this year's Pride has been marked by controversy and concern. In late May, Mayor London Breed announced she would withdraw from the parade due to a rule
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