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“So if you’re drinking alcohol, having a cup of water between each [drink] isn’t going to stop you from getting drunk. “It might just mean you’re in a different space, and it’s just nice to check in with someone and take whatever steps you need to get into a better headspace or a safer environment.”

Something else to consider bringing with you when going out: Narcan.

on Sunday.

There will be other scheduled events in the area, including a party at City Hall and more. Narcan is the brand name for a naloxone nasal spray that is administered to someone when they are experiencing an opioid overdose (including from fentanyl).

Anyone can buy Narcan at a pharmacy without needing a prescription, and you can also get it free of charge at the San Francisco Department of Public Health’s Community Behavioral Health Services pharmacy at 1380 Howard St.

The pharmacy is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. How do we keep each other safe?

Taking party drugs (molly, cocaine, ketamine, 2C-B or “tusi”) has become more dangerous in recent years as these drugs are now being laced with fentanyl more frequently. “Some people prefer to have those conversations via chat, especially if they’re meeting someone on an app,” she said.

Sunday on Market Street at Embarcadero Plaza and will continue to Market and 9th. Here's what to know about the San Francisco Pride Parade.

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When is the San Francisco Pride Parade?

The San Francisco Pride Parade will begin at 10:30 a.m.

They can be pretty straightforward.

“Make sure to ask your partner if they’ve been tested, what prevention strategies they use and decide [on] condoms or something that you or your partner also want to use as an additional layer of protection,” Cohen said. A 2022 scientific study found that nearly a third of overdoses reported nationwide in 2021 involved both fentanyl and stimulants such as cocaine.

Even if you were told by someone else that none of your drugs have fentanyl, it’s still a good idea to test them for yourself, Cuadra said.

“People who do drugs that are not opioids sometimes think, ‘Well, I’m not doing opioids, so why should I be testing for fentanyl?’” he said.

And if you are uninsured, multiple clinics around the Bay Area offer free or low-cost STI testing. “If somebody is not on HIV PrEP but anticipates that they may be having new partners during Pride, they can start and will be protected by [Pride] weekend.”

Cohen also points out that doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis — or DoxyPEP — an antibiotic taken after sex, can help prevent infections from other STIs, like chlamydia and syphilis.

and on weekdays from 9 a.m. “We always want to think about all these different options together.”

This story was originally published on June 18.

San Francisco Pride Parade 2025: Route, date, time and where to watch

As June comes to a close, so does Pride Month, both a protest and celebration of LGBTQ+ culture in the United States.

Throughout June, countless communities have hosted Pridefests and parades, an opportunity for queer individuals to gather to dance and sing, eat, learn and march together.

to 5 p.m.:

  • Market between 8th and 9th
  • Steuart between Market and Howard
  • Spear between Market and Folsom
    • Intersections will be open
  • Main between Market and Folsom
    • Intersections will be open
  • Beale between Market and Mission
  • Beale traffic lanes between Mission and Howard
    • Muni-only lane will remain open
  • Starting at 9:30 a.m., Market will be closed between Beale and 9th
    • All intersections on Market will be closed to cross traffic during the Parade.

Is there a bag policy at SF Pride?

SF Pride's website says celebration grounds will allow bags that comply with the following:

  • Totally clear plastic vinyl or PV and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12.”
  • Small clutch bags, which cannot exceed 4.5” x 6.5” in size, with or without a handle.
  • Fanny packs/crossbody bags, which cannot exceed 12” x 6” x 4.”

Please note all bags and belongings being brought onto celebration grounds are subject to search, officials said.

What items are banned from SF Pride celebrations?

The SF Pride website says bags should not have buckles, grommets/hardware or decor that conceals any part of the bag's contents.

Here's a list of items that are not permitted:

  • Weapons, regardless of permit
  • Umbrellas
  • Cans, thermoses and glass bottles
  • Any water bottle sealed or not.

    to 5 p.m.:

    • Leavenworth between McAllister and Market
    • Sutter between Sansome and Market
    • Sansome, northbound lanes, between Sutter and Bush

    The following streets will be closed Sunday from 6 a.m. Monday:

    • Polk between McAllister and Grove
    • Larkin between McAllister and Market
    • Fulton between Hyde and Larkin

    The following streets will be closed all day Saturday and Sunday:

    • Polk between Turk and Market
    • Larkin between Turk and Market
    • Hyde between Turk and Market
    • Golden Gate between Van Ness and Leavenworth
    • McAllister between Van Ness and Leavenworth
    • Fulton between Larkin and Hyde
    • Grove between Van Ness and McAllister

    The following streets will be closed Sunday from 12 a.m.

    Here’s just a handful of them:

    “We have more ways than ever to stay healthy and protect ourselves from HIV and STIs,” Cohen said, adding that people can talk to their providers about HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis — or HIV PrEP — which comes either as a pill or injection and can help protect people from HIV infection.

    “HIV PrEP starts working quickly,” she said.

    She acknowledges these talks can sometimes be a bit awkward, especially if you are just getting to know the person. to 7 p.m. The festival will feature performances from Michaela Jaé, Saucy Santana, community stages and more.

    A ticketed Pride for Breakfast event is also scheduled for 7:30 a.m. And while we’re certainly not encouraging folks to do drugs at Pride, we do hope this information can help reduce the risk of a bad trip or an accidental overdose.

    Before going out …

    First off, Cuadra said, check in with yourself now, before the weekend starts, about what type of experience you want to have.

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    As one of the largest LGBTQ+ celebrations in the world, this vibrant event welcomes millions of attendees from across the globe for a weekend of love, visibility, and unity. 🌈

    📍 San Francisco Pride Parade Route: From the Embarcadero to Civic Center (about 1.5 miles)

    Beyond the parade, Pride Weekend offers live performances, dance parties, and cultural events throughout the city, making it a can’t-miss experience for all.

    … But you will feel much less hungover the next day.”

    If you plan to bring water bottles to either the parade or the celebration at the Civic Center, don’t forget that they have to be empty plastic bottles that you can refill at each event.

    What to know about accessibility at Pride

    The Pride parade has a free accessible viewing area, which organizers say provides an “unobstructed view” of the parade for each person who needs it, plus one guest.

    Public health experts say we haven’t seen an outbreak this year like the one in 2022, but getting vaccinated continues to be a way to protect the wider community from another potential outbreak.

    Cohen said that although talking to your physician about STI prevention is critical, the conversations you have with your partner before having sex are equally important.

    “We never want to leave out talking to your partner,” she said.