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San Diego is hosting a vibrant weekend featuring the Pride Festival at Balboa Park, with activities for the LGBTQ+ community. Events include the Spirit of Stonewall Rally, concerts by Maoli and other artists, and family-friendly activities like Movies at the Park and the Nighttime Zoo experience. Various ticket options are available for performances and celebrations throughout the weekend, making it an exciting time for both locals and visitors to engage with the community and enjoy diverse entertainment.
San Diego’s Exciting Weekend Events Include Pride Festival and Concerts
San Diego is set to host a weekend full of vibrant events, with the San Diego Pride Festival taking place on Saturday and Sunday at Balboa Park. This year’s festival promises to be a two-day celebration of LGBTQ+ pride, featuring an array of music, activities, and community resources. Tickets for the festival range from $39+ for single-day passes to $233 for VIP access, catering to a variety of attendees.
The weekend kicks off with the Spirit of Stonewall Rally on Friday at 6 p.m. on University Avenue, commemorating the influential Stonewall Riots of 1969, which were pivotal in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.
Enhancing the cultural experience, Hawaiian reggae band Maoli will perform on Friday at 6 p.m. at the Rady Shell as part of their Last Sip Of Summer Tour, with tickets starting at $85.40. Coinciding with this is a special presentation of Disney’s The Lion King in Concert starting at 7:30 p.m., featuring the San Diego Symphony Orchestra performing live alongside the animated film, with tickets priced from $62+. Another highlight includes a concert featuring Billy Currington and Kip Moore, scheduled for 7 p.m. at Gallagher Square, where tickets are available for $91.
Not to be overlooked, SeaWorld will be hosting a Summer Spectacular concert featuring Fat Joe on Friday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., which is included with regular park admission. Additionally, the annual Del Mar Opening Day also gets underway on Friday, July 19, with gates opening at 11:30 a.m. This festive event will feature traditional highlights, including a popular hat contest and the Caesars Sportsbook Oceanside Stakes.
On Saturday, the harmonies of the Filipino-American Friendship Festival will resonate from 11 a.m. at Cushing Road, showcasing free Filipino food, live music, and various cultural activities for attendees. Music continues with INCUBUS performing their acclaimed album Morning View in full at the North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre at 7 p.m., where tickets start at $54.50. Fans of classic hits can also enjoy a tribute performance by Cash Unchained, celebrating the music of Johnny Cash at The Magnolia, with tickets from $38.50+.
Saturday highlights also include Britain’s Finest, a Beatles tribute band, performing as part of the Summer Concert Series at Lake Poway at 5:30 p.m., where a parking fee of $10 applies for non-residents. Meanwhile, the Coronado Summer Concert Series presents The Pine Mountain Logs at Spreckels Park on Sunday at 6 p.m., with free admission for all.
For families and film lovers, the Movies at the Park event continues through November 1, offering free outdoor movie nights across various parks. Visitors are encouraged to pack chairs and blankets for a comfortable viewing experience. Furthermore, the Nighttime Zoo experience at the San Diego Zoo runs through August 10, extending park hours and including live performances from various artists.
This weekend in San Diego presents a unique opportunity for residents and visitors alike to engage with the community, enjoy diverse entertainment, and celebrate cultural heritage through a variety of activities and performances.
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Additional Resources
- NBC San Diego: Weekend Events
- Wikipedia: San Diego
- San Diego Magazine: Event Highlights
- Google Search: San Diego events
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- Google Scholar: San Diego events
- Fox 5 San Diego: Safety Alerts
- Encyclopedia Britannica: San Diego
- SanDiego.com: Pride Festival Schedule
- Google News: San Diego Pride
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