Join the Giants in celebration of Pride and the LGBTQIA+ community at Oracle Park on Saturday, June 15. Enjoy performances and pregame festivities, plus the Pride Long Sleeve Hooded Shirt, presented by Gilead, given to the first 20,000 fans.
Celebrate Pride Day
GAMEDAY ACTIVATIONS:
- Gates Open: 11:35 a.m. Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 12 p.m. to catch the on-field, pregame festivities.
- Game Time: 1:05 p.m. versus the Los Angeles Angels
- Gate Giveaway: Pride Long Sleeve Hooded Shirt, presented by Gilead. First 20,000 fans.
- Pregame Performances - SF Pride Band will perform in O’Doul Plaza, located on 3rd Street, next to the Giants Dugout Store. Lunar Mare will perform in Willie Mays Plaza.
- Official Lineup Card Exchange - Presented by Kristin Perry and Sandra Stier from Berkeley, and Paul Katami and Jeffrey Zarrillo - the Proposition 8 plaintiffs who brought same sex marriage back to California in 2013.
- Flag Unveiling - Pregame and on-field, the Giants will be joined by leaders from local organizations supporting the LGBTQIA+ community for the unveiling of a special Giants Pride flag.
- Pregame Raising of the LGBTQIA+ & Transgender Pride Flags - California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus
- Commemoration of the Legalization of Marriage Equality - Pregame on-field vow renewal ceremony to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the legalization of marriage equality in San Francisco.
- First Pitch - Schuyler Bailar (he/him).Educator, advocate, and author of He/She/They: How We Talk About Gender and Why It Matters. At Harvard, Schuyler became the first transgender athlete to compete in any sport on an NCAA Division 1 men’s team. His honors include NYC Pride Grand Marshall, the Out100, LGBTQ Nation’s Instagram Advocate of the year and the Harvard Director’s Award.
- National Anthem - Jason Brock- Jason Brock is a singer and actor who was a top 12 finalist on the X-Factor USA (Season 2). He’s also a four-time recipient of the Bay Area Reporter’s “Best Male Cabaret Singer” award. Jason has released several singles and music videos throughout his career. He’s been seen in many Japanese and American TV shows, films and commercials. Jason is currently performing live in San Francisco and beyond.
- “Play Ball” - Ellie Chavez-Lopez and Toni Chavez-Lopez
- Base Art - The Giants hosted an Art Series to showcase local art depicting Pride and the LGBTQIA+ community in San Francisco and baseball, at-large. Three (3) selected artists from SF LGBT Center and LYRIC will be honored before the game and have their art displayed on a commemorative base during the game.
- 7th Inning Stretch - Led by some of San Francisco’s most iconic Drag Queens
- Community Clubhouse & Spotlight - Founded in 1998, Openhouse works to center the voices and experiences of LGBTQ+ older adults by providing opportunities to make social connections and build community. Openhouse is committed to creating a safe environment for community members to share their diverse perspectives and identities - fostering dynamic community engagement. The organization recognizes and affirms that LGBTQ+ older adults live at intersections of race, ethnicity, class, culture, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, spirituality and ability.
- Merchandise - Pride merchandise will be available for purchase at the newly-renovated Giants Dugout Store - powered by Fanatics - on 3rd Street and from stands inside Oracle Park. The Dugout Store will activate a Pride selfie station and offer a Pride Flag with purchases of $150 or more.
- Oracle Park Activations - Throughout the month, the palm trees in Willie Mays Plaza and staircase leading into Oracle Park behind the O’Doul gate will be wrapped in the 11 colors of the Pride flag. Current Giants victory flags up the right field foul pole will be replaced with Pride victory flags this month. On Pride Day, the block SF statue located underneath the Bleachers, across from The Garden will be wrapped in the 11 colors of the Pride flag as well.
- Food & Beverage Offerings: The Giants will offer specialty food and beverage items at select concession stands in partnership with Diamond 58, including Pride Popcorn, souvenir soda cups and more - while supplies last - on Pride Day.
Event: Drag Brunch
Date: Saturday, June 15
Description: Get ready for a day filled with glitter, glam and home runs as the San Francisco Giants host Pride Day. Join us for our first-ever Drag Brunch at Oracle Park with performances in our exclusive Club King space. Before the Giants take on the Los Angeles Angels, enjoy complimentary food and beverage (including beer and wine) and exclusive photo opportunities with your favorite drag stars. Partial proceeds from each special event ticket will benefit local organizations within the LGBTQIA+ community.
Event Details:
Event Timing: 10:35am - 12:35pm (access through 2nd and King Street Gate).
Hosts: Sister Roma & Peaches Christ; DJ Juanita MORE!
Performances by:
- Raya Light
- Dulce De Leche
- Chester Vanderboxx
- Trashleigh Tease
- Helixir
- Queera Nightly
- Mary Vice
Purchase Includes:
- Game Ticket: Saturday, June 15 vs. Los Angeles Angels
- Gate Giveaway: Long Sleeve Hooded Shirt presented by Gilead
- Pregame VIP Drag Brunch Experience in Club King Premium Event Space:
- Complimentary food and beverage (including beer and wine)
- Pregame access to the Club King Premium Event Space
- Exclusive photo opportunities
- At the conclusion of the event, walk along the warning track to get to your seat
Activations:
Details/timelines will be provided closer to the event date. Please check back.