SF Pride Parade
Sunday, June 24th, 2012
2012 Theme: Global Equality
The Parade kicks off at 10:30 a.m. at Market Street & Beale and ends at Market & 8th Street in downtown San Francisco [MAP]
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Parade Information
Theme
The 2012 San Francisco Pride theme is, "Global Equality"
and was selected by
Pride's membership
at their Annual General Planning Meeting in September.
What is a Parade Contingent?
Art meets politics in a fleet of floats, vehicles, and marchers along Market Street.
A Parade contingent is fundamentally about representing a cause, message, or belief in front of a diverse audience of Parade-goers. Parade contingents generally organize their contingent's look around some central theme: celebrating self, celebrating diversity, standing against LGBT discrimination, speaking out for one's ideals, honoring LGBT history, recognizing friends and allies, or standing for a loved one lost. The possibilities are many.
What is a Multiple Group Contingent?
A "Multiple Group Contingent" consists of related and affiliated
organizations with different addressees marching together with a common theme.
You are considered a multiple group, for example, if your contingent is,
"Queers for XYZ," and you have ten different chapters marching with you.
Photo: Bill Weaver
Parade Application
Contingent Monitor Requirements
Each contingent will need to staff/volunteers who would be willing to walk the parade route with your contingent and will act as a safety monitor for your contingent. Here is how you figure out how many Contingent Monitors you need for your group:
2-25 persons marching = 2 Contingent Monitors
26 to 50 persons marching = 4 Contingent Monitors
51 to 75 persons marching = 6 Contingent Monitors
76 to 100 persons marching = 8 Contingent Monitors
100+ = Add another 2 Contingent Monitors per 25 persons
** All contingent monitors are REQUIRED to attend a training, even if they attended a training last year. A schedule of trainings will be provided in your confirmation packet. The trainings take place in the East Bay and San Francisco. Click here for a list
Close the Gap!
Photo: Jane Cleland
Gaps in the Parade can disrupt the steady flow of the procession. This year we will be continuing to implement a plan to minimize gaps and to improve the flow of the Parade. The success of this plan depends on the cooperation of all contingents. If you are aware of a gap developing between you and the contingent ahead of you, speed up! Also, we shall have a special "Close the Gap" squad on the Parade Route. Please comply with their directions.
Parade Route
Subject to Permit, Parade will begin on Market
and Beale and proceed west on Market to Eighth Street. The Parade will kickoff promptly at 10:30
a.m.
Trolleys that use the "F" Market tracks on Market Street will not be permitted on the Parade Route.
Click here to see a
map of the Parade route.
Mylar
The use of Mylar for either decor or construction of parade entries is prohibited.
Animal Units
"Animals" here refers to horses, elephants and other large animals, not cats,
dogs, or other household pets. Those planning to have animals within their contingent must
make prior arrangements with the SFSPCA and the SF Department of Public Works. In accordance with
city ordinances you are responsible for cleaning up after your animals in the Parade assembly
area and along the Parade route.
Line-up
A number of factors determine your placement in the Parade. We attempt to
accommodate as many contingents' wishes as possible.
Parade Safety
Photo: Jane Cleland
Your contingent must listen to and comply with all directions given by SF Pride Safety Monitors. In particular, all contingents and their participants must:
- not throw items from a Parade contingent into the crowd
- not board or dismount a moving vehicle
A warning will be given to your contingent should either or both occur and a penalty of $500 for each infraction may be levied. If infractions continue after the warning has been given your contingent may be removed from the route.
FREE Float Building Workshop
11a.m. on Saturday, May 12, at Pier 54, San Francisco.
San Francisco Pride Committee will hold a basic nuts and bolts session about the planning and execution of floats. RSVP with the names and emails of your attending representatives by email.
GUIDELINES FOR CONTINGENT PARTICIPATION
National Businesses, Franchises, and Third-Party Sponsorship
National corporations or franchises must obtain express written permission from the Pride Committee in order to participate in the Parade. Your contingent cannot be sponsored by or display logos or trademarks from, third party businesses or organizations without the express written permission of the Pride Committee. Such permission, if granted, may include additional fees and conditions. Please contact us for more information.
Photo: Dave Golden
Vehicle Contingents
Motorcycles
If you wish to ride with the Dykes on Bikes, do not fill out this application. Please fill
out a separate Dykes on Bikes application
through the
Dykes on Bikes website.
All other Motorcycle drivers should apply
either individually or in clubs, using the Parade
application. Please
contact
the SF Pride office for
details about motorcycle participation in the Parade.
Driver and Vehicle information
All drivers must possess a valid driver's license. All vehicles must be
insured and registered for the day of the Parade. Vehicles must be in good physical
as well as operating condition.
Vehicle/Float Dimensions
Below are the maximum dimensions of floats that can be
displayed on Market Street. Please contact us if your
float will be larger than these dimensions as we might
be able to creatively accommodate floats that are larger.
- Height: 12 feet (to clear MUNI wires)
- Length: 40 feet
- Width: 100 inches (including rails)
- Street Clearance: 12 inches above ground (to clear MUNI islands)
Photo: Jane Cleland
Performance Maneuvers
Maneuvers
Please attach a description of all maneuvers, formations, or other exhibitions that
have the potential to slow or stop the pace of the Parade in your online Parade application.
Your description should include an approximate length of time and, if applicable, location for
each maneuver. Failure to submit an accurate description of planned maneuvers or any
attempt to insert a non-disclosed maneuver on Parade day can result in removal and/or denial of future
participation in SF Pride's sole discretion.
Elected Officials and Political Statements
Photo: Jane Cleland
Participation of Elected Officials and Candidates
San Francisco Pride has a long history of empowering the LGBT Community and providing a venue
for freedom of expression. This tradition is and has always been subject to the regulations
which we must observe in relation to political activity in order to preserve the 501(c)3 charitable
status for the event and to comply with our agreement with the City and County of San Francisco for
funding from the Grants for the Arts/Hotel Tax Fund. Our articles of incorporation preclude the
participation in the Parade of any candidate for elected office. Similarly our contract with Grants
for the Arts precludes candidates from being in the Parade.
Copies of the relevant sections of SFLGBTPCC articles and Grants for the Arts contract are available upon request. An important distinction is that an incumbent may participate in the Parade in their capacity as an office holder. Anyone may participate in a personal capacity as long as they do not campaign for elective office.
When filling out the application you cannot for example fill out the form phrased
"XYZ for Supervisor," however,
"Supervisor XYZ," or
"XYZ Community Activist" would be permissible. Please keep in mind
that signage displayed on the Parade route such as,
"Re-elect XYZ for Supervisor" is not possible either. Office holders take part
in the Parade representing their office and must refrain from campaigning.
Office holders participate in the Parade in protocol order. Elected officials
are not grouped together as a single section
of the Parade but will, within the overall line-up, still observe protocol order.
Where two or more elected official ride
together in the Parade, they assume the protocol ranking of the most junior.
Political Statements
Our Grants for the Arts grant contract specifies that funds that we receive from
them cannot go to the support or sponsorship of political banners, placards or other signage that
endorses, or discourages endorsement of, legislation or a political candidate.
The rules in
relation to this area are complex and the Pride Committee can offer advice and guidance as how to
achieve your objective without falling afoul of the rules. Any political statements or endorsements
made by participants in the Parade are not necessarily the opinions expressed by the SFLGBTPCC; nor does the
SFLGBTPCC contribute financially to the signage or display of these opinions.
Parade Contingent Pricing Summary 2012
Subject to change.
A.) Individual Person - If payment is made:
anytime before 6/6/11 $125
Additional Fees:
Basic Vehicle Fee $55 per vehicle.
Basic Truck Fee $110 per vehicle.
Large Truck/Float Fee $220 per vehicle.
Partners In Pride Member $(to be computed)
Sponsor $(to be computed)
Environmental Cleanup Fee $50
Full Page Ad $950
Half Page Ad $650
Quarter Page Ad $400
Enhanced Listing $30
Enhanced Color Listing $50
B.) Nonprofit budget less than $10,000,000* - If payment is made:
on or before 4/4/11 $80; with local discount**: $68
on or before 5/2/11 $160; with local discount: $136
on or before 6/6/11 $240; with local discount: $204
after 6/6/11 $320; with local discount: $272
Nonprofit (affiliated chapter) budget less than $10,000,000 - If payment
is made:
on or before 4/4/11 $120; with local discount: $102
on or before 5/2/11 $240; with local discount: $204
on or before 6/6/11 $360; with local discount: $306
after 6/6/11 $480; with local discount: $408
An affiliated chapter is defined as any branch of a state-wide, national, or
international organization
Nonprofit (national) budget less than $10,000,000 - If payment is made:
on or before 4/4/11 $200
on or before 5/2/11 $400
on or before 6/6/11 $600
after 6/6/11 $800
*Nonprofit budget less than $100,000 paid before April 4, 2011, and
participating for two previous years – if payment is made on or before
4/4/11: discounted 100% of fee above.
**Local discount is defined as having address within the nine Bay Area counties
(Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara,
Solano, and Sonoma), and (if a business) a member of GGBA or a merchant
association.
Additional Fees:
Basic Vehicle Fee $105 per vehicle.
Basic Truck Fee $210 per vehicle.
Large Truck/Float Fee $315 per vehicle.
Multiple Contingents Fee $110
Partners In Pride Member $(to be computed)
Sponsor $(to be computed)
Environmental Cleanup Fee $50
Full Page Ad $950
Half Page Ad $650
Quarter Page Ad $400
Enhanced Listing $30
Enhanced Color Listing $50
C.) Nonprofit budget (single entity) more than $10,000,000* - If payment
is made:
on or before 4/4/11 $200; with local discount**: $170
on or before 5/2/11 $400; with local discount: $340
on or before 6/6/11 $600; with local discount: $510
after 6/6/11 $800; with local discount: $680
Nonprofit (affiliated chapter) budget more than $10,000,000 - If payment
is made:
on or before 4/4/11 $300; with local discount: $255
on or before 5/2/11 $600; with local discount: $510
on or before 6/6/11 $900; with local discount: $765
after 6/6/11 $1,200; with local discount: $1,020
An affiliated chapter is defined as any branch of a state-wide, national, or
international organization
Nonprofit (national) budget more than $10,000,000 - If payment is made:
on or before 4/4/11 $500
on or before 5/2/11 $1,000
on or before 6/6/11 $1,500
after 6/6/11 $2,000
*Nonprofit budget less than $100,000 paid before April 4, 2011, and
participating for two previous years – if payment is made on or before
4/4/11: discounted 100% of fee above.
**Local discount is defined as having address within the nine Bay Area counties
(Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara,
Solano, and Sonoma), and (if a business) a member of GGBA or a merchant
association.
Additional Fees:
Basic Vehicle Fee $105 per vehicle.
Basic Truck Fee $210 per vehicle.
Large Truck/Float Fee $315 per vehicle.
Multiple Contingents Fee $110
Partners In Pride Member $(to be computed)
Sponsor $(to be computed)
Environmental Cleanup Fee $50
Full Page Ad $950
Half Page Ad $650
Quarter Page Ad $400
Enhanced Listing $30
Enhanced Color Listing $50
D.) Government Agency - If payment is made:
anytime before 6/6/11 $175
Additional Fees:
Basic Vehicle Fee $110 per vehicle.
Basic Truck Fee $220 per vehicle.
Large Truck/Float Fee $530 per vehicle.
Partners In Pride Member $(to be computed)
Sponsor $(to be computed)
Environmental Cleanup Fee $50
Full Page Ad $950
Half Page Ad $650
Quarter Page Ad $400
Enhanced Listing $30
Enhanced ColEnhanced Color Listing $50
E.) Employee Associations should email us to apply.
F.) Business (regular) with sales less than $10,000,000 - If payment is
made:
on or before 4/4/11 $800; with local discount: $200
on or before 5/2/11 $1,600; with local discount: $400
on or before 6/6/11 $2,400; with local discount: $600
after 6/6/11 $3,200; with local discount: $800
Business (franchise) with sales less than $10,000,000 - If payment is
made:
on or before 4/4/11 $1,200; with local discount: $300
on or before 5/2/11 $2,400; with local discount: $600
on or before 6/6/11 $3,600; with local discount: $900
after 6/6/11 $4,800; with local discount: $1,200
If you are representing a franchise business, the gross sales figure would be
for your parent company, not your individual franchise. A franchise contingent
is defined as one arranged by the manager of the franchise, as opposed to
arranged by someone on the corporate level.
Business (national) with sales less than $10,000,000 - If payment is
made:
anytime on or before 6/6/11 $8,000
Additional Fees:
Basic Vehicle Fee $160 per vehicle.
Basic Truck Fee $330 per vehicle.
Large Truck/Float Fee $800 per vehicle.
Partners In Pride Member $(to be computed)
Sponsor $(to be computed)
Environmental Cleanup Fee $50
Full Page Ad $950
Half Page Ad $650
Quarter Page Ad $400
Enhanced Listing $30
Enhanced Color Listing $50
G.) Business with sales greater than $10 million should
email us to
register
Questions & Contact Information
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