About SILICON VALLEY PRIDE

Our Mission

To create safer spaces and advocate for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to thrive through organizing and sponsoring year-round events and programming.

Our Vision

A safe world where every 2SLGBTQIA+ person can thrive and embrace their authentic self.

Our History

Silicon Valley PRIDE is a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and our allies.

1975: Started as a gay rights rally in San Jose.
1976: Evolved into the San Jose Pride Festival.
1977: Introduced its first official PRIDE parade.
2014: The festival was renamed Silicon Valley PRIDE to include neighboring cities, fostering unity across the region.

Today, Silicon Valley PRIDE is the largest PRIDE celebration in the South Bay—a family-friendly event that honors and celebrates the right to love and live authentically.

We continue the legacy of advocacy and resilience, standing on the shoulders of those who fought for equality and inclusion. We will not be erased!

Board of Directors

Silicon Valley PRIDE is guided by a dedicated and diverse group of volunteers who lend their time, skills, and passion to advance our mission.

Our Board of Directors and Coordinators are unpaid volunteers who contribute countless hours to ensure the success of our events, programs, and advocacy efforts. Their leadership and commitment reflect the heart and spirit of our organization.

We are deeply grateful for the ongoing support of our community, which empowers us to continue building a stronger, more inclusive future together.