For LGBTQIA+ people, it's a way to stand up for themselves and fight against violence and discrimination. Learn more at here.It is a movement that celebrates sexual diversity.
As an ally, I stand with our diverse LGBTQ+ neighbors as they continue to raise awareness, celebrate LGBTQ+ history and pursue equity, opportunity, and a future free from prejudice.”įounded in 1974, San Diego Pride is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is as follows: Fostering pride, equality, and respect for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities locally, nationally, and globally. “Pride Month in San Diego County unites communities, supports regional businesses, and benefits people served by local nonprofits.
“I’m excited San Diego Pride festivities will return for 2022 in full force it’s an honor for our region to play host to one of the nation’s largest Pride celebrations,” said Nathan Fletcher, Chair, San Diego County Board of Supervisors. Thank you San Diego Pride for not only the work you do for these events but every day to make us a better city for all.” “This return signifies how far we’ve come in our battle against COVID-19 and how close we are to returning to normal. “I’m delighted that Pride week is returning in 2022 in its full capacity its events are true San Diego institutions,” said City of San Diego Council President Jen Campbell. Early bird tickets for the San Diego Pride Festival are now available and can be purchased here. It will highlight our friendly, inclusive spirit while attracting visitors to our hotels, restaurants, and cultural attractions and boosting our local tourism economy.”Īdditional information for all events can be found here. “That is why we are so excited San Diego Pride is scheduled to return in 2022. “LGBTQ diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our efforts to invite people to our vibrant city because when people feel welcome, they want to visit,” said Julie Coker, President and CEO of the San Diego Tourism Authority. Since its founding, San Diego Pride has granted over three million dollars back to the local and international LGBTQ+ community from the revenue generated by the annual Pride week events. In 2021, San Diego Pride held over 40 hybrid virtual and in-person events, with over 100,000 attendees throughout Pride week. In 2020, San Diego Pride held the first-ever Pride Live where over 400,000 folks tuned in to celebrate the LGBTQ community. Past festivals have featured headliners like Kesha, TLC, Melissa Etheridge, and En Vogue. San Diego Pride’s Parade and Festival is the 4th largest Pride in the nation and hosted over 350,000 attendees in 2019.