City leaders urge public to celebrate SF Pride responsibly as it gears up for weekend festivities
Briefly

San Francisco is gearing up for its annual Pride event with law enforcement ensuring safety through full staffing and readiness. Public safety leaders briefed on their preparations against potential crime spikes associated with previous celebrations. They stress the importance of attendees celebrating responsibly, particularly advising the use of public transit or rideshare for those drinking. The main event, the SF Pride Parade, will take place on Sunday, showcasing the city's commitment to a safe and vibrant celebration of pride.
Both the San Francisco Police Department and the Sheriff's Department emphasize full staffing and readiness to ensure public safety during the upcoming Pride event.
City leaders urge attendees to celebrate responsibly by utilizing public transit or rideshare options if consuming alcohol during the festivities.
Past incidents of crime during Pride celebrations are acknowledged, with a commitment that offenders will face prosecution to ensure the event remains safe.
The highlight of the weekend will be the SF Pride Parade scheduled for Sunday at 10:30 a.m., moving from Market Street to 8th Street.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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