LGBTQ+ Pride Month 2024

Oakland Pride Parade

Sunday, September 8, 2024 | 9:30 am - 12 pm 

Join UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals in solidarity as we loudly & proudly march at the Oakland Pride Parade on Sunday, September 8th. The recent political attacks aimed at gay, transgender, and non-binary people threaten the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans and the fundamental promises of freedom, liberty, and dignity. Together, we can be a force in creating safe, inclusive spaces that help amplify marginalized voices and broaden acceptance. 

Open to all UCSF students, staff, trainees, faculty and friends/family.

REGISTER to march 

Time and Location for Marchers

• Contingent Line Up:
  • Name: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland 
  • Lineup Number: 037 
  • Zone: B2 
  • Assembly Time: 10:15 AM 
• Marchers to meet by 9:30 am at Caffe Teatro, 300 Frank H Ogawa Plaza, Suite 130. 
• Parade starts promptly at 11 am by Broadway & 14th and ends at Broadway and 20th 
• We will have a BCH banner at the very front
• Please do not drive to the parade. Streets will be closed along Broadway to accommodate the parade contingents. 
• Use public transportation such as BART - exit 12th St/Oakland City Center BART Station
• Bring your own water, sunscreen, and snacks.

For more info, please email us at [email protected]

BCH Pride T-shirts, Pride Flags, and More!

We will have a limited number of BCH Pride shirts (in colors purple or lilac) available for staff who register for the Oakland Pride Parade. Youth sizes are also available. BCH Pride t-shirts can be picked up during the following dates:

• 11 am - 1 pm, Wednesday, August 28 @ BCH Oakland Friendly Cafe
• 11 am - 1 pm, Thursday, August 29 @ BCH Mission Bay Shorenstein Cafe  

Check-in at the staging area to pick up a shirt and/or pride flag! We encourage you to bring your own pride accessories as well!

Oakland Pride Festival 

The Oakland Pride Festival will be held on Franklin between 19th and 21st. The festival's main entrance is on Franklin and 20th. There will be both a Latin Stage and a Community Stage.

You do NOT gain free access into the festival just because you are part of the parade.

Festival Ticket Prices

• Adults:    $20
• Seniors (65+):    $15
• Children (12-18):    $10
• Children under 12:    FREE

San Francisco Pride Parade

Sunday, June 30 | 10 am - 5 pm 

UCSF heads once again to this year's Annual San Francisco LGBTQ Pride Celebration & Parade! UCSF heads once again to this year's annual San Francisco LGBTQ Pride Celebration & Parade! Register by June 19 to march with UCSF. Exact staging time and location will be sent closer to the date.

Free UCSF Pride t-shirts will be distributed at the parade on a first come, first serve basis. All UCSF community members and their families are welcome to join!

A special thanks to this year's planning committee for contributing their time and energy into bringing our UCSF community together to celebrate pride.

Thank you to our collaborators: Alliance Health Project, Benioff Children's Hospital, Campus Life Services, Community & Government Relations, Gladstone Institutes, Global Health Sciences, the LGBT Resource Center, Office of Diversity & Outreach and Ward 86.

Register to march in the parade.

Check out our VIDEO on Instragram of the 2023 UCSF parade contingent!

Time and Location

• Contingent Name: Alliance Health Project UCSF and Contingent Code: UC7204
• Line up Number: 029, Block J2
• All marchers will meet at 10:30 am on Block J2 - Spear Street between Market and Mission, near the Embarcadero. 
• We will have a UCSF banner at the very front, along with a truck from Ward 86,  a van from Alliance Health Project, and a UCSF shuttle for folks needing accomodations. 
• Please do not drive to the parade. Streets will be closed near the Embarcadero to accommodate the parade contingents. 
• Use public transportation such as MUNI and BART - exit Embarcadero Station, and take exit B1 to Market St., and walk in the direction of the Ferry Building.
• Bring your own water, sunscreen, and snacks.

UCSF and BCH Pride T-shirts, Pride Flags, and More!

We will have a limited number of pride flags and shirts (limited sizes) available first come, first serve at the staging area of the SF Pride Parade contingent. The theme is "I AM WITH", along with a list of LGBTQ trailblazers in the Bay Area. The UCSF Pride t-shirts come in purple and teal colors. 

BCH Pride T-shirts come in the colors purple and lilac in adult and some youth sizes. 

Check-in at the staging area to pick up a shirt and/or pride flag! We encourage you to bring your own pride accessories as well!

Contingent Monitors

We are still in need of a few volunteers to support as parade monitors to help keep our contingent safe and organized. If you are interested in volunteering please follow these instructions:

Watch the training video and complete the quiz, which should take a total of 15-20 minutes. Use Contingent Name: Alliance Health Project UCSF and Contingent Code: UC7204

1. Training video
2. Quiz
3. Email [email protected] to confirm you completed the training

We appreciate you!

Safety Information 

Buddy system: connect with at least 2 other people who are attending the parade. Start a group chat to stay in contact and provide any important updates.

Security & Emergency Information from SF Pride 

There will be a significant law presence at all Pride activities in the city, with both uniformed and plain clothes officers on duty to monitor the events. Safety is everyone’s responsibility, including participants, organizers, security staff and law enforcement. 

In the event of an emergency Dial 911. Look out for one another and report any suspicious persons or activity to event staff or a police officer. If you see something, say something. To provide an anonymous tip, call the SFPD Anonymous Tip Line at (415) 575-4444. 

Photography at the Parade

There will be a UCSF photographer taking photos of our group to use on UCSF websites or social media. If you do not want to photographed we ask that you wear a face mask or let the photographer know. Please contact [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

UCSF Booth at SF Pride on June 30 | 8 am - 6 pm 

UCSF will have a booth at the SF Pride Celebration on June 30, 2023. Please sign up to volunteer in shifts. We would love to show as much UCSF representation as we can this year!!

Recess Time: Pride Silent Disco

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 11am to 1pm

Koret Quad (Mission Bay Campus)

Come dance away the stress or just for fun. We'll bring the music and the headphones, you bring the moves. At the event, you'll have a chance to sign up to walk in the SF Pride Parade with UCSF.  See you on the dance floor (lawn).

Sponsored by UCSF Arts and Events

Out in Science: Creating Spaces for Success

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 2pm to 3:30pm

Gladstone Institutes, Mahley Auditorium, 1650 Owens Street, San Francisco, CA 94158

Join this special panel discussion dedicated to forging connections, fostering mentorship, and celebrating diversity in science. At Out in Science, LGBTQ+ STEM professionals will share their journeys and shed light on how they navigate the scientific landscape with authenticity and pride.

https://gladstone.org/events/out-science-creating-spaces-success

LGBTQIA+ End of Year Gathering 2024

Wednesday June 5, 2024 | 5 pm - 7 pm 

Spark Social SF 

As we gear up for LGBTQ Pride Month and the San Francisco Pride Parade, the UCSF LGBTQ Resource Center and the UCSF LGBTQ Committee gladly invite you to attend the annual LGBTQIA+ End of the Year Gathering!

Register

LGBTQ+ Allyship Workshop

Thursday, June 6 | 11 am 

Hybrid: Paranssus CS-0101 and zoom 

The Department of Anesthesia is thrilled to announce our upcoming LGBTQ+ allyship workshop, featuring the esteemed presence of San Francisco's first-ever Drag Laureate, D'arcy Drollinger. D'arcy is revered as an influential ambassador for San Francisco's LGBTQ+, arts, nightlife, and entertainment communities.
 
Mark your calendars for June 6, 2024, at 11:10 am, as we come together for this enlightening workshop. Whether you choose to participate via Zoom or in person at Parnassus CS-0101, this event promises to be a transformative experience, offering valuable insights and perspectives on allyship, inclusivity, and support for the LGBTQ+ community.
 
We view this workshop as a critical opportunity to deepen our understanding of LGBTQ+ issues and bolster our commitment to being effective allies within our community. Join us as we embark on this journey of education, support, and unity.

Register

True Selves: LGBTQ Support Group & Discussion Space for UCSF Learners

Tuesday, June 18 | 12 pm - 1 pm 

Hybrid: MU 102, Parnassus and zoom 

True Selves is an open space to process, explore, and share stories about LGBTQIA2S+ experiences as a learner at UCSF. Explore your intersecting identities and honor the diversity of our community. Build resilience and empower one another.  

This is a safe and brave space for learners with LGBTQIA2S+ experiences facilitated by Student Health and Counseling and LGBTQ Resource Center staff. Lunch will be provided.

Meetings will occur monthly on Tuesdays: 

• May 21: Asexual/aromantic spectrum
• June 18: Authenticity in relationship/spaces

Register

Embrace Your Pride: A Pride Stretch and Restore Session

Tuesday, June 18 | 12 pm 

Embrace this opportunity to connect, unwind, and honor the diversity and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community. Stretch, restore, and celebrate pride from the comfort of your home! This class features a gentle stretching routine designed to release tension and promote relaxation. Suitable for all levels.

REgister

Stories & Sass! with PerSia

Friday, June 21, 2024 | 3 - 5 pm

UCSF Pride Hall (ZSFG), Conference Rooms 1930/1940/1950 (in person)

A Drag Story Hour Extravaganza in Celebration of Pride Month, proudly presented by UCSF Division of HIV Diseases and Medicine and Zuckerberg San Francisco Hospital. Admission is free!

Film:  Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story

Sunday, June 23, 2024 | 6 pm
Location: Palace of Fine Arts, SF

On behalf of the CARE Program, LGBTQ Resource Center (Office of Diversity and Outreach) and Black Women's Health and Livelihood Initiative, we invite all members of UCSF to join in attending a film screening event in honor of Juneteenth and Pride Month.

We will provide tickets to UCSF affiliates (staff, students, faculty) to the in-person screening (first reserve basis, we will email you a confirmation) for the film Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story, a documentary film that centers 1960s R&B soul singer Jackie Shane. 

Open to all members of UCSF. 

Register

Unity Fest: Celebrating Pride, Freedom and Immigrant Heritage

Monday, June 17, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

UCSF Oakland Outpatient Center, 744 52nd St., Oakland, CA 94609

This June, the BCH Black Caucus invites all staff, healthcare professionals, and supporters to come together to honor the significance of Juneteenth, Pride, and Immigrant Heritage Month. Join us for a fun-filled event with raffle excitement, the prestigious Dr. Vivien T. Thomas scholarship presentation, BIPIC-owned business vendors, delectable food and drinks, and a wonderful performance by a live band. Let's commemorate freedom, pride, diversity, and unity in a spirit of joy and togetherness. See attached flyer.

Check out our VIDEO of the Juneteenth event on Instagram.