History of Silicon Valley Pride
What started as a gay rights rally in 1975, evolved into the San José Pride Festival in 1976. The following year, 1977, San José Pride added a parade to its celebration and from then on has been marking every year with a celebratory week of festivities culminating in a parade through downtown San José. In 2014, San José Pride changed its name to Silicon Valley Pride to incorporate and bring together neighboring cities and communities around San José and to encourage folks from all over to celebrate love in all its forms. Silicon Valley Pride is now the largest LGBTQ+ Pride celebration in the South Bay and invites everyone — those who identify as LGBTQ+ and allies — to their yearly family-friendly event.
San José Public Library + Silicon Valley Pride
San José Public Library is proud to partner with Silicon Valley Pride and to support the LGBTQ+ community in San José. We will be celebrating in person, too! As in previous years, SJPL staff members will be marching in Silicon Valley's Pride Parade—look for our banner, our smiling faces, and our staff distributing children’s books. Following the parade, SJPL will be present in the Family Garden at the festival at Plaza de Cesar Chavez. There will be fun rainbow-filled activities, crafts, and, of course, storytimes, too! Stop by our space and say hello — we would love to see you.
Parade Details
- When: Sunday, August 25, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Where: From Julian St and Market Street to Plaza de César Chávez Park in Downtown San Jose
- What's Next: Meet us at the Family Garden after the parade!
SV Pride 2024 - "Get Loud"
Silicon Valley Pride's 2024 theme is "Get Loud", aiming to amplify voices and spread joy throughout the community.
- The Festival will kick-off the evening of Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Plaza de César Chavez, featuring multiple stages offering a variety of entertainment from DJs and other live performances from 6:00 – 11:00 PM.
- The Festival continues on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at 12:00 PM and is guaranteed to have something for everyone.
- There will be a variety of live performances and music, a cocktail lounge, a variety of vendors featuring local businesses, artisans, LGBTQ resources, including family-friendly
- Don't forget about the Drag Storytime and performances hosted by the San José Public Library in the Family Garden.
Check out Silicon Valley Pride's website for a full list of events and festivities!
Read with Pride
More from SJPL
SJPL is proud to offer many LGBTQ+ materials for all ages!
- Check out some of our booklists for kids and recommended reading for teens and adults.
- Don't forget our Wee Read Books to Go and Grow prepared by our Early Education department
- Our YouTube channel for recorded storytimes for children and their families.
Pride All Year Long
Visit our LGBTQ Resource Page for even more recommended reading lists, as well as a curated list of local resources addressing health and community needs across the LGBTQ rainbow.
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