Meet at the Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt at 11am sharp (on University Avenue at Richmond). From there we'll gradually walk along the parade route, watch the parade, take photos, oggle at guys, and head toward the Festival at Balboa Park.

• The Parade is free.
• There is a charge for admission to the Festival. ($20 per person per day; more info here.)

If you miss the meeting time, just walk down University Avenue or wander the Festival grounds until you find us.

Feel free to send this invitation to your friends... just use the "Invite People" link at the right.

Here are some important bits of information about the Pride Parade and Festival:

• Be ready for lots of walking... and the usual associated stuff (stay hydrated, bring sunblock, etc.)
• Bring cash for tickets, food, drinks, souvenirs, etc. There are ATM's located at the Festival.
• Parking can be a real bitch! So be ready.
• Don't forget that a good chunk of University Ave and 6th Ave are closed to car traffic during the parade.
• The Pride Festival costs $20 per person per day. (I'm told there are no longer discount 2-day passes available.) If you're looking to save some cash, I might suggest visiting the Festival on Sunday only. Active duty military with ID get into the Festival free. Students 16-24 with ID can get tickets for $10 at the gate.
• You might save yourself some time by buying your Festival ticket online (requires a credit card), or along the parade route (which only takes cash.)
• The Festival doesn't sell-out, so there's no definite requirement to get advance tickets.
• Once you're inside the Festival, there is no additional charge for entertainers and dances.
• The lines for beer gardens can sometimes be LONG. (If they're still doing the wristband system, get a wristband EARLY, even if you don't plan to drink early.)
• There's no smoking allowed anywhere in Balboa Park (by city ordinance).
• Be prepared for a long return trip back from the Festival... it can be very hard after a long day outside. Believe it or not, the best option may be to use the public bus. It's easier than you might think, and Route 11 may take you exactly where you need to go! Here are some other options to avoid a long walk: 1) Get a cab. 2) Hire one of those bike-rickshaws. (BE CAREFUL, they can be pricey; they often charge per person; and a gratuity is usually expected. So be sure to agree on a price up-front. 3) Park somewhere between the parade and the park. 4) Use the free shuttle; check the website for more info. (You might have to transfer to another shuttle to get "all" the way back to the parade starting point, but hey... it's free!)
• If you plan on catching The Bird and The Bee, or Shiny Toy Guns, I recommend bringing a blanket to claim your spot.
• The Festival has restrooms, food and drink available.
• In general, please be careful. Once you leave the Festival, don't walk around unaccompanied, especially at night. (As you may know, there have been some incidents on Pride weekend in the past.)