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Celebrate SF Pride 2026 and take BART to the parade

SF Pride Parade 2026 rider guide

The 56th annual San Francisco Pride Parade will be held on Sunday, June 28, and BART will increase service to carry participants to and from the festivities.

We encourage you to take BART and “ride with Pride” to get to and from the parade safely and expediently. Embarcadero, Montgomery St, Powell St, and Civic Center stations are all along the parade route (see rider guide).

BART will open at 8am and run 5-line service with trains roughly every 5 minutes through downtown San Francisco. Additional event trains will be dispatched as ridership warrants. After 9pm, BART will run 3-line service.  

In the morning, event trains will bolster our service between Millbrae and Downtown San Francisco as well as between Pleasant Hill and Downtown San Francisco from 9:30 to 11am. Later in the day, event trains will start at 2pm and continue into the evening, supplementing scheduled service.

The parade begins at 10:30am at Market and Beale streets, closest to Embarcadero Station. It will end at Market and 8th streets, closest to Civic Center Station.  

Riders should expect large crowds at Embarcadero Station before 10am and large crowds all day at Civic Center Station, as well as heavy ridership to and from all Downtown San Francisco stations and 16th St Mission Station. Riders are encouraged to use Montgomery St and Powell St instead of Civic Center or Embarcadero stations.  

Picture of BART contingent at Pride 2025

Planning and paying for your trip

Plan your door-to-door trip using BART’s Trip Planner. Itineraries will include key transfer information. You can also check Real Time Departures for the stations you use.  
Parking at BART stations (except Milpitas and Berryessa stations) is free on weekends.  

Every BART station has restrooms except Pittsburg Center, 12th St./Oakland City Center, Civic Center, 16th St. Mission, 24th St. Mission, and the Oakland International Airport Station (Coliseum Station has a restroom).  

All Bay Area transit, including BART, accepts contactless debit or credit cards and mobile payment methods such as Apple Pay and Google Pay for adult fare payment. No setup is required. Just Tap and Ride. Each person needs their own card or device. Clipper cards are also accepted.   

Riders who use more than one transit agency in a single trip will only be charged full fare on the first operator. A transfer discount of up to $2.85 will apply on any additional transit agency the rider uses within a two-hour window. Transfer discounts are calculated automatically using Tap and Ride or Clipper for accounts that have been upgraded to the next generation system (click here to upgrade your card).   

Tap and Ride graphic

Tips for taking BART to the SF Pride Parade and Celebration
 
•    Embarcadero, Montgomery Street, Powell Street and Civic Center stations can all be used to get to the parade route.
•    Download the official BART app to plan your trip, get real-time departures, and pay for parking.
•    Be patient. It could get crowded on trains and in our stations. BART’s busiest hours are expected to be from the parade start until 2pm and from 4 pm to 8 pm leaving the parade and celebration.
•    When boarding trains, move to the center of the car so more people can fit and remove backpacks.
•    Don’t jam a train door, which can take the whole train out of service. 

Getting to BART/Parking

Consider taking a bus, getting dropped off, riding your bicycle, or walking to your station. BART offers free parking on weekends, except at Milpitas and Berryessa/North San Jose stations, which are owned by VTA and VTA's parking rates still apply. More info on parking at BART: bart.gov/parking.  

BART in the parade

BART staff, their families, and friends will march in the San Francisco Pride Parade with the BARTmobile. 

Ride with Pride BART Pride t-shirt photo

New BART Pride merch on Railgoods.com

Ride the rainbow with BARTy on a unicorn by purchasing the new BART Pride t-shirt and BART Pride sticker on Railgoods.com! 

Commuter tax benefits are up for 2013, making BART an even better value

Commuter tax benefits for transit have increased in 2013, making BART an even better value. Thanks to the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, there’s an increase in the amount you can save using pre-tax dollars for commuting. The tax code now allows up to $245 per month for qualified transit fares. And

BART runs regular service the day after Thanksgiving (11/29)

BART will run a Sunday service schedule for Thanksgiving this year. This means on Thursday, November 28, 2024, BART hours will be 8am-midnight with all five lines running until 9pm and three lines running from 9pm-midnight. 

On Friday, November 29, we will be running regular weekday service (5am-midnight). 

Free parking at BART on Thanksgiving Day  

Parking will be free at all stations except for Milpitas and Berryessa/North San Jose, which are operated by the Valley Transportation Authority. All other parking rules will be enforced. 

The day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 29, is not a parking holiday. Those who need to park can purchase Daily Fee parking using the official BART app. Click here for instructions to pay by app. 

Parking at a BART station for your Thanksgiving trip 

Airport parking can be a hassle and is always expensive, except at BART stations. We offer inexpensive multi-day parking (see options below) at many stations with easy online reservations. Purchase parking on the official BART app or pay by website. 

Single/Multi-Day Reserved parking is for consecutive overnight stays of up to 20 weekdays. You will need to provide the license plate of the car you plan to drive and a phone number. Reference our guide for paying for Single/Multi-Day Reserved parking here.

Monthly Reserved parking is for stays of up to 24 hours at a time, charged on a recurring monthly basis, and provides a guaranteed space until 10am. This is not to be used while travelling for several days in a row.

Reserved parking signs are blue + white or yellow. During the holidays we experience a higher demand in Reserved parking; if there is not a reserved spot available when you arrive, park in the Daily Fee area and you will not be cited. Daily Fee parking is only allowed in the Daily Fee area. 

Another option to travel to SFO via BART is to purchase Multi-Day Reserved parking and drive to Millbrae Station or San Bruno Station, then take a quick ride to SFO Airport. 

Find an overview of parking at BART at bart.gov/parking. 

Taking BART to SFO or OAK 

Traveling by plane for the holiday? It’s easy to ride BART to the airport. You can take the train directly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Oakland International Airport (OAK). Plan your trip and find fares by using BART’s online Trip Planner and read our comprehensive guide on riding BART to the airport.  

Let’s Glow! BART Anime Festival at Warm Springs Station September 6

Let’s Glow! BART Anime Festival at Warm Springs Station September 6

This September, the BART Anime Project invites the public to Let’s Glow! BART Anime Festival – a novel community gathering that celebrates anime, art, music, and transit.  

On Saturday, September 6, join BART anime mascots Baylee, Nimbus, Jasmine, Mira, and BARTy for this unique event that will bring artists, live DJs, dance lessons, boba, and more to Warm Springs/South Fremont Station.  

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What: Let’s Glow! BART Anime Festival 

When: Saturday, Sept. 6, 4:30pm to 8pm 

Where: Warm Springs/South Fremont Station plaza 

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BART's anime mascots are inspiring youth to ride public transit by making it exciting and accessible. Nearly half of Gen Z in the U.S. – a growing and reliable ridership demographic – watches anime, and BART’s mascots help us meet young people where they’re at, building connections and relationships through their own interests.  

Let us know you're coming to this free event (RSVPing is not required to attend): bartletsglow.eventbrite.com/ 

Giveaway! The first 50 people who arrive by BART will get a free Let’s Glow \ light stick /. Find BART anime mascot Mira by the Station Agent booth to get your light stick before they’re all gone. Show them off at the festival as @sanflare teaches the crowd a choreographed wotagei dance. We’ll also sell a limited number of Let’s Glow light sticks at the event. 

What to expect at Let’s Glow: 

  • An artist alley featuring art inspired by transit, anime, games, and more!
  • Fan club & community tables. Find your crowd like a club fair in college.
  • Food & boba stands, with exclusive themed drinks based on the BART Anime Mascots! 

  • Live DJs from AniClover! 

  • Free dance & wotagei lessons with SanFlare 

  • Shortly after sunset, we will all dance together. Be sure to bring your light sticks if you have them.  

  • Itasha arranged by Dreamscape: bold, anime-inspired cars and scooters
  • Railgoods Popup Shop, featuring original BART merch 

  • VTubers! Meet & greet your favorite virtual creators at the OffKai Expo table. VTuber Research Club will also bring their roaming robots. 

  • An exclusive eki stamp~ 

  • Art boards! 

  • Lantern decoration! 

Learn more about BART’s anime mascots and their real-life inspirations, download coloring sheets and cosplay guides, and stay up to date with the project at bart.gov/anime. Purchase BART anime merch on Railgoods.com. 

If you’re interested in hosting a fan club or community table at the festival, a limited number of spaces are available. Apply at https://bart-anime.notion.site/240b53326cb2813d8c91d563abce18ef?pvs=105 

What BART PD's newest hires did before joining the department

What BART's newest recruits did before joining the force
Officer Courtade, who grew up in the Bay Area, began his career with BART as a Station Agent, where he learned the value of patience, empathy, and problem-solving while serving thousands of daily riders.
Dispatcher Chhabra lead marketing teams at large companies and tech startups. She is a certified crisis counselor and has volunteered with the San Francisco Suicide Prevention Line and The Trevor Project.
Officer Canavesio graduated UC Davis with degrees in Environmental Science and Management and Native American Studies. He previously served as Facility Manager for the Homeless Prenatal Program in the Mission District.
Dispatcher Berumen recently earned her bachelor’s degree in health science with a focus on public health. During her studies, she gained experience in outreach, advocacy, and support services.
Smith began her law enforcement career in 2005 as a dispatcher and later held many training and supervisor positions. She is passionate about mentorship, team development, and promoting wellness in high-pressure environments.
Officer Williams graduated from CSU East Bay with a business-finance degree. Before BART, he was a Fan Engagement Associate for the 49ers, a dockhand at the San Pablo Reservoir, and a delivery driver and trainer for Amazon.
Officer Iosua worked in customer service for United Airlines. In 2023, she began training jiu jitsu, which gave her the confidence to embark on a career in law enforcement.
Officer Mendoza served in the US Army Reserve then as a transportation security officer at SFO. He joined BART PD to focus on serving his community and to continue his work in the transportation industry.
Officer Anguiano Capristo was an Explorer with Richmond PD and Campus Security Supervisor at a school in Richmond.
Officer Comeaux was driven to join law enforcement by a desire to serve as a positive role model to youth. Growing up in Stockton, he saw firsthand the impact of guidance and representation.
Officer Katz has a long history of public service, first as a Cavalry Scout in the US Army then as a police officer for Oakland PD, UC Berkeley PD, and Richmond PD.

The BART Police Department recently welcomed 11 new members during a formal pinning ceremony hosted by Chief of Police Kevin Franklin. 

The new hires were celebrated by the department and their families as Chief Franklin presented their badges and certificates. This is a significant achievement marking their official welcome to the force and the completion of their initial training.  

The new members of the team come from a variety of backgrounds, and we honor their unique experiences that will bolster the department’s ongoing focus on community-oriented progressive policing. 

Click thru the above slideshow to learn more about BART PD's newest members. To pause the slideshow, click and hold an image.

BART has been working to boost its safety presence in the system with significant recruitment efforts that help to ensure the department is fully staffed and able to respond to incidents swiftly and with appropriate resources. Read more about BART's safety efforts, including increasing officer and unarmed safety presence on trains and in stations, by visiting bart.gov/safeandclean. 

BART PD is actively hiring for a variety of roles, including non-sworn positions! To learn more about BART PD careers or to chat with a member of the BART PD team, visit JoinBARTPD.com. BART PD also hosts quarterly open houses (the next is in November) and virtual open houses. Details will be posted on the BART Police Department Facebook page.

Join BART PD Oct. 4 at Powell Station for National Coffee With a Cop Day

Save the date for National Coffee With a Cop Day! Please join BART Police on Wednesday, October 4, from 8-10am at the Starbucks Coffee SF Centre store located at the Powell Street BART station in San Francisco. This annual nationwide coffee klatch was founded in 2011, and brings police officers and the