# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 6th Annual Pride Kickoff Party
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ? Kick off Pride Weekend with the NEW GGBA!

This year's Pride Kickoff is extra special — it's our first Pride season as a revitalized Golden Gate Business Association, and we're celebrating in style.

? Thursday, June 25, 2026

? The Academy SF| 2166 Market Street (between Sanchez & Church), San Francisco 

? Emcee: Donna Sachet — "The First Lady of the Castro"

Produced by the SF Bay Times and co-hosted by GGBA, Soul of Pride, and the Bayard Rustin Coalition - BRC LGBTQ, the 6th Annual Pride Kickoff Party brings the best of our community together:

? Bayard Rustin Coalition & Soul of Pride Awards

? Celebration of San Francisco Pride Leadership and the 2026 Grand Marshals

⭐ Special guests including SF Pride Executive Director Suzanne Ford

? Signature cocktails, food & special one-night-only activations throughout The Academy SF

?️ GGBA Members: FREE (number of tickets based on your membership level)

?️ Guests: $20

This is more than a party — it's a celebration of community, visibility, and everything Pride stands for. Come ring in Pride with us.

? https://ggba.com/event-list/#!event/2026/6/25/pride-kickoff-party-sf-bay-times-ggba
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-francisco/6th-annual-pride-kickoff-party/200030234332313
- **Event Categories**: parties, entertainment, lgbt-pride
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: San Francisco
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Academy SF- 2166 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94114
- **lat**: 37.76675
- **long**: -122.43042
- **full address**: The Academy SF- 2166 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94114, 2166 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114-1319, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 6th Annual Pride Kickoff Party being held?
  - **A:** 6th Annual Pride Kickoff Party takes place on Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Academy SF- 2166 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94114, 2166 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114-1319, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 6th Annual Pride Kickoff Party?
  - **A:** 6th Annual Pride Kickoff Party is organized by Golden Gate Business Association.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 6th Annual Pride Kickoff Party is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Francisco, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 6th Annual Pride Kickoff Party sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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