Friday, June 21, 11 a.m.-noon:
Journal with Pride (open to anyone)
Bring your journal and soak up the sunshine while journaling in community. We will also have stickers and washi tape to decorate your journal. Don’t have your own journal? A limited number of journals will be provided during the event.
Thursday, June 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.:
Free HIV Testing (open to anyone)
June 27, 2024 is National HIV Testing Day. The only way to know a person’s HIV status is by getting tested, and The Pride Center is bringing San Ysidro Health’s CHIP program to provide free access to rapid HIV testing for students, faculty and staff.
Monday, July 15 through Friday, July 19 (times vary):
Take some time to try a new class at the Aztec Recreation Center (ARC). The ARC will be hosting Pride-themed fitness classes during the week leading up San Diego Pride! Move your body to a Pride-themed playlist, get some Pride-themed giveaways and learn more about what The Pride Center has to offer. Classes will be led by ARC instructors and are intended for all levels and abilities.
Tuesday, July 16, noon-1 p.m.:
Rainbow Picnic (open to anyone)
Celebrate San Diego Pride with The Pride Center by playing games, eating lunch, and spending time in community. We will be meeting by Turtle Pond and are looking forward to a relaxing, laid-back afternoon with the community.
Wednesday, July 17, 12:30-1:30 p.m.:
The annual Flag Raising Ceremony takes place on the Wednesday before the San Diego Pride Parade. The tradition of raising the flag over SDSU’s campus began in 2007 and was originally called the Rainbow Flag Raising Ceremony. Goldberg Courtyard (Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union).
Friday, July 19, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.:
Pride Week Clothing Swap (open to anyone)
Looking for that one special piece to complete your outfit for Pride? The Pride Center might have exactly what you’ve been searching for. Stop by the center to check out our Gender-Affirming Closet and find that final piece (or two, or three).
Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.:
San Diego Pride Parade (free community event)
This year’s San Diego Pride Parade theme is, “Making History Now.” This annual celebration brings together the LGBTQIA+ community and allies to honor diversity, promote equality and celebrate love in all its forms. The parade is the largest single-day civic event in the region, and is one of the biggest Pride events in the U.S., drawing over 300,000 attendees. Cheer on parade participants and celebrate and honor the LGBTQIA+ community. The SDSU Color Guard is hosting this year’s SDSU delegation. To walk with the SDSU delegation, you must register in advance by completing the online Google Form and complete the SDSU Liability and Photo Authorization form. Print, sign and bring both forms to the parade.
