🌈✨ What to Do in San Francisco This Weekend (June 27–29, 2025)
Summer is officially on—and so is San Francisco. This weekend is bursting with Pride celebrations, music, food, and outdoor adventure. Whether you're a local or visiting for the festivities, here's your ultimate guide to the best of SF from Friday, June 27 through Sunday, June 29.
🏳️🌈 San Francisco Pride Weekend 2025 🏳️🌈
The city’s most vibrant and inclusive celebration returns in full force. Here’s what not to miss:
🌈 San Francisco Pride Parade & Festival
📍 Civic Center & Market Street
🗓️ June 29 (Sunday parade) | Festival all weekend
💰 Free
Get ready for floats, fabulous outfits, fierce performances, and community pride. The parade kicks off Sunday morning at Market & Beale and ends at Civic Center Plaza, where the weekend-long festival takes over with live music, food, art, and activism.
💃 Drag Me Downtown & Front Street Block Party
📍 Downtown San Francisco
🗓️ June 27 (Friday)
Expect pop-up performances, runway-worthy drag, and a full-on dance party closing down Front Street. Totally free—and totally fierce.
🌈 Laser Pride Flag Installation
📍 Market Street (visible from multiple points)
🗓️ June 27, 8–10 PM
A stunning rainbow laser light show will cut across the skyline Friday night. It's Instagram gold and a moving kickoff to Pride weekend.
🎧 Electroluxx Pride Mega-Party
📍 The Midway SF
🗓️ Friday, June 27, 9 PM–4 AM
💰 Tickets required
A legendary, multi-room dance party with live DJs, immersive art, and thousands of partygoers.
🎶 Music & Cultural Events
🎤 Blackstar Symphony – A Tribute to David Bowie
📍 Davies Symphony Hall
🗓️ June 26–27
A powerful orchestral interpretation of Bowie’s final album Blackstar, led by the composer who worked with him on the original. Expect chills, artistry, and Bowie brilliance.
🌟 Earth, Wind & Fire Live
📍 Greek Theatre, Berkeley
🗓️ Friday, June 27
💃 Groove to the timeless hits of a legendary band under the stars—just a short trip across the Bay.
🌄 Outdoors & Daytime Fun
🚢 Alcatraz & Angel Island Adventure Cruise
📍 Departs from Pier 33
🗓️ Friday, June 27
💰 ~$88 per ticket
Explore two of the Bay’s most iconic and historic islands in one unforgettable tour. Great views and great storytelling guaranteed.
🌅 Sunset Dunes Park (New!)
📍 Ocean Beach
🗓️ All weekend
San Francisco’s newest park is now open! Perfect for a post-brunch walk, a beach hang, or golden hour picnic.
🧘 Yoga in the Park
📍 Golden Gate Park
🗓️ Saturday Morning
Donation-based, outdoor all-levels flow under the trees. Find your zen before the weekend rush.
🍴 Eat, Drink & Celebrate
🛍️ Off the Grid: Summer Night Market
📍 Fort Mason
🗓️ Friday–Sunday evenings
Food trucks, live music, cocktails, and city views—it’s basically an outdoor food court with SF vibes.
🧁 Ferry Building Farmers Market
📍 Embarcadero
🗓️ Saturday Morning
Get fresh pastries, gourmet bites, and local goods in one of the most scenic markets around.
🎭 Family-Friendly & Free
🎵 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
📍 Yerba Buena Gardens
🗓️ Saturday & Sunday
Free music, dance, and theater performances all weekend long. Family-friendly, diverse, and full of local talent.
🎰 Musée Mécanique
📍 Fisherman’s Wharf
🗓️ Open daily
A quirky, vintage arcade where you can play antique coin-op games and see early 20th-century mechanical marvels.
🗓️ Weekend at a Glance
Friday - Alcatraz Cruise, Drag Me Downtown, Electroluxx Party, Laser Pride Lights
Saturday - Pride Festival, Fort Mason Food Market, David Bowie Symphony, Beachside walks
Sunday - Pride Parade, Yerba Buena Music, Ferry Building Brunch, Chill day at Sunset Dunes
🌁 Final Tips
Dress in layers (Karl the Fog might crash the party).
Use public transit—parking will be tight.
Download the SF Pride app for updated maps & event guides.
This weekend is bold, beautiful, and buzzing. Be safe, celebrate love, and don’t forget to look up—San Francisco is shining for Pride.