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San Francisco Pride Faces $300,000 Shortfall After Major Sponsors Withdraw Support

Organizers suspect political pressures and DEI rollbacks under the Trump administration have influenced corporate decisions, though sponsors cite financial constraints.

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The Dykes on Bikes motorcycle contingent starts the 2024 Pride Parade in San Francisco.
From left, Don Ly, Amy Newman and Chris Kim and Aurora Sin participate in the 2023 Pride Parade in San Francisco. 

Overview

  • Five longtime corporate sponsors, including Comcast, Anheuser-Busch, and La Crema, have withdrawn $300,000 in funding for San Francisco Pride 2025.
  • The sponsors officially cited financial constraints, but organizers believe the changing political climate has played a role in these decisions.
  • San Francisco Pride has ended its relationship with Meta, citing its rollback of DEI initiatives and content moderation policies.
  • Organizers are actively seeking alternative funding sources, including public donations and wealthy donors, to address the shortfall.
  • Despite financial challenges, the event is set to proceed on June 28-29, 2025, with the theme 'Queer Joy is Resistance.'