Celebrating Pride 2026
05.21.26 | News, Articles
The RIVER (First Church's LGBTQIA+ ministry) invites you to join us as we celebrate Pride in San Diego! This year, the church is continuing our focus of Stop ALL Hate.
Help the church further our message of loving your neighbor and stopping hate by participating in Pride celebrations throughout the county. We'll be at Light Up the Cathedral and the SD Pride Parade. We're also invited to join Santee United Methodist Church for the Santee Pride Festival and volunteer with the Transgender Health and Wellness Center at Out at the Fair.
We know safety continues to be a concern for many. San Diego Pride is taking extensive measures to protect our community, including SDPD presence, private security, and coordination around possible risks. This care reflects how sacred this gathering is—and how fiercely we must protect one another.
For details on safety at Pride, visit https://sdpride.org/safety-at-san-diego-pride/.
Out at the Fair
Saturday, June 20 | 11 AM - 5 PM
Paddock Stage, Del Mar Fairgrounds
14th Annual Out at the Fair at the San Diego County Fair, a full day centered on Pride, visibility, and connection. Volunteers will help with setup, tabling, sharing resources, and connecting with community members. Much of the role involves offering a welcoming presence and helping individuals feel seen, supported, and connected, including assisting with basic client intake.
Light Up the Cathedral
Wednesday, July 15 | 7 PM
St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral
2728 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103
Your pastors invite you to 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.
San Diego Pride Parade
Saturday, July 18 | See RSVP page for details! | Donate
If you have never been to a Pride Parade, it’s an experience you won’t soon forget. It’s a day of celebration. A day of unity. A day of joy. A day of love. A day where just for a few hours you can see the possibilities of what the world could really be. A day to celebrate that God's love is indeed for all of us.
We'll meet at 10:30 AM at our assigned parade starting spot for pictures and fellowship. The "start moving time" estimate is 11:10 AM. The route is flat and approximately 1.5 miles. We'll be handing out giveaway items, giving high fives, and having fun along the way!
We are awaiting our assigned staging spot and will contact everyone with additional details once they are available. RSVP in advance so we can share more details.
