GENERAL INFORMATION

The annual San Diego LGBT Pride Parade is the 5th largest in the United States attracting 150,000 cheering spectators and significant media participation.

Date: Saturday, July 21, 2012

Time: 11:00 am

Location: The parade begins at University Ave. and Normal Street, proceeds west on University Avenue to 6th Avenue, turns south on 6th Avenue, ending at Balboa Drive and Upas Street.

Route: 1.5 miles | 2 hours 2010

Theme: TBD

Awards Ceremony: San Diego Festival Pride Stage approximately 3 pm

To participate in the parade you need to fit into one of these five categories:

• Category 1: Non-profit Organization: This includes organizations sanctioned by the IRS with a 501(c)(3) status or those with 501(c) (3) applications pending.
  
• Category 2: Individual or Social Organization: This category is for those entries representing an individual or a group without a tax status.
  
• Category 3: Local Businesses: This category includes any business placed within San Diego County.
  
• Category 4: Government / Political: This category includes elected officials, City, State, Federal, Tribal / agencies, those running for a political office, organizations that improve business conditions, and organizations having a 501 c (4),(6), or 527 status.
  
• Category 5: National Corporations or Franchises: This category includes entities with locations in more than one state or country.

For more information contact parade@sdpride.org or 619-297-7683 ext.107