On Friday, May 30, we invite you to join us in Old Courthouse Square as we stand in solidarity and resistance. We are teaming up with local organizations, community leaders, and advocates to create a space of visibility, power, and hope. Expect passionate speakers, resource booths, and a unified community ready to show up and speak out.

We rally behind our transgender siblings — for their future, and for the community we believe in: One where everyone has the right to live openly, safely, and with dignity.

✨ Let’s come together in love and protest. Let’s send a message that Sonoma County shows up for our trans community — today and always.

 

Executive Director of San Francisco Pride and the first openly transgender woman to lead the org in its 50+ year history. A longtime advocate for inclusion, equity, and LGBTQIA+ visibility.

 

 

 

 

 

Classically trained singer-songwriter and founder of Somebody Singing Studio

 

 

 

 

 

A transgender, neurodivergent, and disabled Latina organizer based in Rohnert Park. She’s the force behind Trans Day of Visibility 2025 and the region’s first Pride-themed farmers markets.

 

 

 

Trans activist and storyteller with deep roots in the HIV/AIDS movement of the ‘90s. Passionate about building community through the arts, technology, and advocacy.

 

 

 

 

New Sonoma County Pride board member, former Aberdeen City Council member, and a lifelong advocate for peace, justice, and trans rights. She’ll serve as our host.

 

– A proud member of our trans community, passionate advocate for our LGBTQ+ community and for human rights and environmental protection. North Bay event coordinator for the LGBTQ spectrum at U.S. Bank.

 

Local queer performer bringing heartfelt music to the stage Also featuring resource booths, community orgs, and a powerful show of support for trans lives. 📢 Join us in pride and protest. We rise together.

 

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to cheer on participants, assist at check-in locations, distribute beveragesPlease email if you or anyone you know is interested in volunteering. grace@sonomacountypride.org

 

Sonoma County Pride turns forty — and we’re throwing the boldest, brightest, and fiercest celebration yet!

 

After the parade, continue the celebration at our Love in the Square community festival, where the heart of Santa Rosa transforms into a vibrant hub of love, unity, and empowerment. Explore Fourth Street and Old Courthouse Square and discover a curated marketplace of local vendors offering everything from handmade art and clothing to gifts and Pride gear. Learn about important causes from nonprofit organizations, dive into tips on water conservation and recycling, and connect with the people doing critical work to strengthen our community.

 

This festival is a space for everyone — LGBTQIA+ community members, allies, families, and friends alike. Whether you come for the music, the connection, or the unapologetic self-expression, this is your space to show up, speak out, and sparkle hard.

 

And of course, make sure to satisfy your cravings with a delicious variety of bites and treats from local food trucks and snack vendors throughout the square.

 

✨ Don’t miss your chance to be part of this milestone day — filled with connection, celebration, and pride. We can’t wait to see you at Old Courthouse Square in Santa Rosa!

 

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As Sonoma County Pride celebrates forty fierce years of queerness, resistance, and joy, join us for a ruby-drenched night of after-dark magic at The Crown Jewels — the official afterparty of Pride 2025. Produced and hosted by the dazzling minds behind THTR — Danny Gorman, Ken Urso, and Dan Gutierrez — this late-night spectacle is where royalty meets revelry. Step into the Vintage Lounge at the Flamingo Resort and let the celebration continue with bold performances, infectious beats, and unapologetic queer brilliance.

 

 

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