Jul 18 – Pride 2015 March With San Diego Democrats for Equality

We will have all Club banners marching in front of the marching group. We would ask all Clubs to march together so that we present a united front of Democrats instead of large and small groups of individual Clubs. Club t-shirts, caps, etc. are encouraged as are candidate signs. NOTE: Dems for Equality has endorsed in the Presidential, AD 78, SD City Council Districts 3 and 9. We would appreciate no signs in support of candidates other than those endorsed. Signs for all other Democratic candidates in races coming up is encouraged.

The route is only 1.1 miles. With the exception of 1 small dip/upgrade near the end of the route, it is a very flat walk. That being said, you will be (likely) standing and walking in fairly hot sun for a long period of time. We will provide water. We strongly encourage marchers to wear comfortable shoes, hats or caps and comfortable clothing. Bring sunscreen. Note that anything you bring to the staging area must be disposed of properly or carried with you during the parade.

The parade ends near 6th Street between Upas and Laurel in Balboa Park. There are shuttles to take you to the Old Naval Hospital parking lot. There is NO shuttle back to the start of the parade route.

There are always a few protestors. We recommend that you deal with them the way everyone else does – ignore them. For safety reasons, you may not throw anything to spectators along the route. And, for those who have never experienced an LGBT Pride parade, there may be people (even a few Republicans) and costumes outside your normal comfort level. Just know that they’re almost certainly good people and they will be very glad that you are taking part in the parade.

Thank you for participating with us at this year’s Pride parade and have a good time.