Before the parade passes by, I have to make mention of this fabulous annual event and especially say something about the band. I LOVE the San Francisco Pride Parade. There is so much color and so much diversity. One thing I always love about parades in San Francisco is The San Francisco Pride Band, formerly the San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band, founded by Jon Sims back in 1978, they became the first openly gay musical organization in the world.
Michael J. Wong is the Artistic Director for both the Marching and Pep Bands. Watch him sometime. You can see right away that he is having fun. He has been leading the band in the Pride Parade for fifteen years now.
By the way, back in 2018, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to officially designate them as "the official band of the City and County of San Francisco." That's pretty impressive.
There's nothing like the sound of a marching band, as far as I'm concerned, and these performers are extra special. Come out to the parade tomorrow or watch the television coverage. I know the moment I see Michael and hear the band, I'll have a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. The Parade starts at Market and Beale Streets at 10:30am and ends at Market & 8th Street near the Pride Festival in Civic Center Plaza.
For more on the San Francisco Pride Band, go to https://sfprideband.org/
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