Celebrate the Bay Area's rich LGBTQ culture at the annual Giants LGBT Night at Oracle Park. All members of the LGBTQ community, as well as family, friends and organizations are invited to come out and show their pride with the San Francisco Giants.

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.

Whether you’re visiting the City by the Bay or call yourself a local, we’re bringing you the best events this year San Francisco.

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.