San Francisco has changed radically since 1970, going from sleepy, artistic backwater to international powerhouse, but one thing remains the same: each June, we celebrate loud and proud. The City by the Bay will host its 49th Pride celebration on Sat., June 29 and Sun., June 30.

From June 22-24, more than one million people will descend on San Francisco for Pride. With the population of the city doubling in size it can be, well, a challenge to navigate the maze of streets, hills, routes and events.

This year, Pride Month will mark its 45th anniversary, and to celebrate we're highlighting places of pride. While the Castro is known for its culture of pride in San Francisco, here are locations that extend across the city with significance to LGBT history and culture. Plus, some San Francisco areas that make locals and visitors alike proud of the city.

This article was originally published on GayCities.com.

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