Emeryville PRIDE ~ 2026
Come SEE and BE SEEN
We return for our 3-day program the weekend of September 18! We return with an inclusive program with joyful & engaging activities for everyone. For updates and additional information, follow us on Instagram @EmeryvillePride. Emeryville PRIDE is made possible by our sponsors and a Community Grant from the City of Emeryville.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18: See below for times and locations
- 12pm – 3pm ~ SENIOR LUNCH + DRAG BINGO: At the Emeryville Senior Center (4321 Salem Street)
- We invite our seniors (55+) and their peers for a FREE lunch and Drag Bingo event, hosted by Ms. Sweet Nothing. Sponsored by Stanford Health. We will have special guests, community engagement, and photo opportunities!
- Our drafted program:
- 12p: Seating / 12:30p: lunch begins / 1:30p: Drag Bingo / 3:00p: event ends
- To Register: Click HERE and register on Eventbrite or call the Senior Center @(510) 596-3730 to assist you.
- NOTE: We will not allow walk-ins and we expect to sell out.
- 4pm – 7pm ~ Emeryville PRIDE Happy Hour: At TBD
- We invite our 21+ folks out for drinks and light bites.
- Includes music, mingling, special guests, and more.
- 7pm – 9pm ~ Emeryville PRIDE Karaoke: At the Bureau 510 restaurant (5800 Hollis Street)
- We invite to a joyful evening of song, hosted by Rose & Isaac.
- Free event.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19: 12pm – 7pm
- Emeryville PRIDE and Market: At Bay Street Emeryville (5616 Bay Street)
- Hosted by Emeryville PRIDE Director Robby Kendall, w/DJ NO SILENCE.
- We invite you to join us for an outdoor carnival-themed festival, filled with queer joy and engagement. On The Plaza and along Bay Street, guests will engage with dozens of vendors, community partners, and sponsors, including the City of Emeryville and Emeryville Police Department. In the Plaza, guests will find a LIVE program, music, and our 21+ zone.
- We return with carnival games “with a queer twist”, managed by Community Partner Gay4Good.
- Our drafted program:
- 12p: Beloved Circus Aeralists
- 2p: Oakland Interfaith Community Choir
- 3p: CHEER SF
- Â 4p: Folklorico Colibri
- 5p: Drag Routines, w/ Starya, KaiKai Bee Michaels, and Mia Fierce.
- 6p: ’80s Dance Party in the Plaza.
- This is a FREE event. Follow us on Instagram for more details and updates @EmeryvillePRIDE and @BayStreetEmeryville.
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20: 12pm – 7pm
- Sunday Funday: At Public Market Emeryville (5959 Shellmound Street)
- Hosted by Emeryville PRIDE Director Robby Kendall.
- We invite you to join us for an indoor multi-cultural festival, filled with queer joy and engagement.
- Our drafted program:
- 12p: Music by DJ NO SILENCE; Community Engagement, Activities for Families.
- 1p: Parangal
- 2p: Battle of the Boas: a Queer Quiz Show. Players have the chance to win prizes.
- 3p: Oakland Gay Mens Chorus
- 4p: Folklorico Colibri
- 5p: Drag Routines, w/ Amoura Teese & Bonita Rose
- 6p: LIVE band Gloomy June
- This is a FREE event. Follow us on Instagram for more details and updates @EmeryvillePRIDE and @PublicMarketEmeryville.
SPONSORS:
Bay Street Emeryville ~ Public Market Emeryville ~ Stanford Health ~ Asian Health Services
Fogo de Chao ~ JARS by Fabio Viviano
COMMUNITY PARTNERS:
The City of Emeryville ~ Emery Go Round ~ East Bay Frontrunners & Walkers
Pacific Center for Human Growth ~ St. Mary’s ~ City of Albany ~ City of Berkeley
