The city of San Francisco in USA conducts one of the most colourful and prominent Gay Pride events in the world. The key events of this festival usually take place in the last weekend of June. In 2009, the festival was celebrated on 27th and 28th of June. This event commemorates the Stonewall Riots which began early in the morning on June 28, 1969.

The city of San Francisco holds a rich history of the struggle for gay rights and the pride events of this city are attended by a large population. This is an event of great fun and entertainment for the visitors. The San Francisco Gay Pride festival is believed to be the largest gay pride event in USA. After gay marriages were legalized in May 2008, the 2009 San Francisco Gay Pride generated huge exhilaration and attracted crowds from far.

This Pride event revolved around a weekend full of parties and celebration. The main events were celebrated at the Civic Center on Saturday, June 27, from 12pm until 6 pm, and a Parade on Market Street on Sunday at 10:30 am, followed by another celebration at the Civic Center from 12pm until 7 pm that same day