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It’s officially Silicon Valley Pride week — so get ready to live out proud.
If you want to keep up with all the pride around the great 408 this week, here’s the rundown on everything you need to know.
🧡 The celebration
The festival will be held at Plaza de César Chávez on Saturday, Aug. 26, 6-11 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 27, 12-6 p.m. And don’t miss the parade, happening from Julian to Market streets, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. — weekend events are $5.
Let’s give a round of applause to SV Pride for putting together a colorful celebration.
Photo via @svpride
💛 Pride week events
- Master “Drag” Chef Showdown | Monday, Aug. 21 | 6-8:30 p.m. | AC Hotel by Marriott | Free | Watch queens Diamond Dior and Jade Amethyst face off in this cooking competition hosted by award-winning Chef Carlos Pineda.
- Annual SVPride’s Flag Raising | Tuesday, Aug. 22 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Free | San Jose City Hall | Watch City Hall light up in rainbow colors.
- Drinks & Drag Bingo | Tuesday, Aug. 22 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | S27 Brewery | Free | It’s brews, beauties, and bingo at this function — plus, two mystery drag performers will make a special appearance.
- Hey Girl Black and Pink Dance Party | Wednesday, Aug. 23 | 6-9 p.m. | Holiday Inn San Jose | Free | Shake your tail feathers to beats by DJ Danny G.
- Queer Night at the Movies | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 6:30-10 p.m. | Pruneyard Cinemas | $60 | Catch “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and enjoy a three-course meal along with other pre-film activities.
- SVPride’s Kickoff Party | Friday, Aug. 25 | 7 p.m.-12 a.m. | The Glasshouse | Free | Mingle + bust a move to sets by DJ Moscone and DJ Lexapeel.
Now post your pride — tag @theSJtoday or use the hashtag #SJtoday when you’re out on the town, and you could be featured in an upcoming newsletter.