GLIDE proudly took center stage at the 2025 San Francisco Pride Parade, showcasing its enduring commitment to LGBTQ justice, radical inclusivity, and joyful resistance.

The day began with plenty of GLIDE Pride (and coffee!) at the 50th Anniversary Pride Breakfast, hosted by the Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club—the nation’s oldest queer Democratic club. Dedicated to building queer political power, the Club works to resist divisiveness and defend LGBTQ+ rights and representation across California and the country.

The event featured stirring remarks from San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, State Senator Scott Wiener, and keynote speaker Representative Sarah McBride—Delaware’s U.S. House member and the first openly transgender person elected to Congress. The message rang out loud and clear: the fight for LGBTQ equality is far from over, and the work continues until everyone shares equal rights—to safety, health, happiness, and the freedom to love.

A Celebration Like No Other

GLIDE was honored with the 12th position in the Pride Parade line-up, right across from the Mayor’s float. As we gathered, Mayor Lurie addressed the crowd with a hopeful message. Then it was time for CHURCH ON THE STREET—GLIDE’s unique spiritual celebration, bursting with music, movement, and love.

The GLIDE Ensemble, dressed in dazzling rainbow attire and led by Zoë Ellis, lifted spirits with rousing gospel melodies. Minister Marvin K. White delivered a passionate street sermon that rose above the music and noise, while our AV team livestreamed the experience to our wider community watching from home. You can catch a recording of the full Celebration on the Street here.

Dancers from Glide Memorial Church whirled through the parade route alongside our dignitary cars, sound truck, and massive double-decker bus draped in rainbow balloons shaped like fireworks. In one dignitary car, GLIDE board member Andrea Henson sat regally beside Minister Marvin, wearing an elaborate wig and a T-shirt that read: “America doesn’t need a king, only queens.”

GLIDE President & CEO Dr. Gina Fromer added rainbow gauze, glitter, and a parasol to her signature elegant style, while Minister Marvin’s black ensemble was emblazoned with shimmering letters: “I ❤️ Jesus.” As GLIDE passed the MC booth, the announcer declared Minister Marvin, “the sexiest pastor around!”

Watch our full parade video below, featuring Minister Marvin’s powerful voiceover message about joy, dignity, and radical love.