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Take BART to the 2014 San Francisco Pride Celebration and Parade

BART will run longer trains to accommodate the crowds expected to participate in San Francisco’s LGBT Pride Celebration Saturday and Sunday, June 28 and 29. 
 
In addition, BART will have special “event” trains on standby to help clear crowded platforms during peak travel times.
 
There will be increased BART staff strategically placed throughout the system to assist customers, provide crowd control, and ensure system-wide safety.  BART Police, technicians, and other personnel will be on hand to respond to problems. 
 
Passengers are encouraged to use BART’s mobile website (http://m.bart.gov) for “Real Time Departures” and other service related information. To avoid long lines at ticket machines, purchase a round-trip ticket or use a pre-loaded Clipper card
 
This year marks the 44th anniversary of the San Francisco Pride Celebration and Parade. This year's theme is "Color Our World with Pride." The event will be held over the weekend of June 28 and 29, 2014. With more than 200 parade contingents, 300 exhibitors, and more than 20 stages and venues, the San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration and Parade is the largest annual gathering of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender people and allies in the nation. The two-day celebration is free and open to all. 
 
The Celebration at Civic Center Plaza (near Civic Center BART Station) is host to the Main Stage. On Saturday, June 28, the Main Stage brings the best of local musical talent and cultural performances to San Francisco. On Sunday, June 29 see exciting, up-and-coming talent, world-renowned performers, and the best of local entertainment from the Bay Area. 
 
For more information including a full list of events, visit the Pride website at http://www.sfpride.org/