Pride march 2025

Come March with Us!

The 2025 San Diego Pride Parade will take place on Saturday, July 19. Lutherans for Love will have a contingent with a float and several local Lutheran congregations marching. We’d love to have you join us!

You can park at First Lutheran Church downtown on Saturday morning, and we will shuttle you to the parade step-off area.

When our contingent steps off, we’ll have a brisk 1.2-mile walk through a sea of loving energy to Balboa Park. We’ll serve a picnic lunch, then shuttle you back to First Lutheran.

To join us, connect with your Lutheran congregation and be part of their group.

If you are not with any of the congregations listed, contact us for more information.

Watch this space for more details as we have them.

Happy Pride!

Lutherans for Love marching in the 2023 San Diego Pride Parade

Marcher Information and Checklist

Where to Meet

If you’re using the shuttle:

  • Arrive at First Lutheran (1420 Third Ave, San Diego 92101) by 9:00 AM

  • Shuttles run from 9:00–10:00 AM to the parade drop-off point

  • First 25 cars can park free at First Lutheran

  • Additional $5 pay lot is available across the street

  • Restrooms at First will be open

  • Click for a map to our staging area (#133) 

If you’re meeting us at the staging area:

  • Arrive at Staging Area #133 by 11:00 AM – map

  • Estimated start moving  time is 11:18 AM, but it could be earlier

  • Note: Hillcrest will be very crowded, and parking will be nearly impossible

  • San Diego Pride recommends using mass transit or the Navy Hospital shuttle lot

About

  • The route is approx. 1.5 miles: marching down University and turning onto 6th Ave

  • We will march briskly — feel the energy and enjoy the love from the crowd!

  • Prefer to ride on the float? We should have room on the float — email us in advance to reserve a spot 


Restrooms

  • Port-a-pottys at the staging area

  • First Lutheran restrooms will be open for shuttle users

  • Two public restrooms near the picnic area — likely with long lines


Post-Parade

  • Parade ends at Balboa Ave

  • We’ll gather at our picnic area: between Balboa & 6th, near Spruce, under a large tree

  • You’re welcome to come directly to the picnic if you prefer not to march

  • We expect to arrive between 11:45 AM and 12:00 PM

Return Shuttles

  • Return shuttles begin around 1:00 PM from 6th & Spruce back to First Lutheran

  • We’ll continue shuttling folks as needed

  • Feel free to leave from the picnic area if you have other plans


What to Bring

  • Water bottle  (it will be warm!)

  • Electrolyte drinks (Gatorade, etc.)

  • Snacks/energy bars

  • Wide-brimmed hat/sunglasses

  • Sunscreen

  • Comfortable shoes


Important Reminders

  • Do not engage with protestors. We expect more this year. Stay focused, peaceful, and keep walking.

  • Watch your email this week for any last-minute updates or instructions