Anniversary Celebrated
The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District celebrated its 7th Anniversary with a free, fun Block Party on Ringold Alley!
It was held on Saturday, May 10, from noon – 3 pm
in Ringold Alley (between 8th and 9th street)
in South of Market San Francisco
in Ringold Alley (between 8th and 9th street)
in South of Market San Francisco
THE EVENT INCLUDED;
Entertainment by:
DJ Spazatronic
Alotta Boutte
Matthew Beld
Her Most Imperial Majesty – Empress Afrika America,
Their Imperial Highness – Imperial Crown Prince Nathan D’aguiar
From Drag Battle All Stars: Ida Knowe, and Iman.
Twisted Windows
FEATURED ATTRACTION:
A tour of Ringold’s boot prints & standing stones, conducted by noted historian Gayle S. Rubin.
PLUS:
Leather and Kink Gear Swap!
Sunrise Deli Food Truck!
Hungry Crumbs Cookie Stand
Community Clubs Information Table!
The reveal of the winner of the Cultural District 2025 T-Shirt Art Contest
Voting for the SF Pride Leather Contingent Marshals!
Everyone who attended received a free souvenir pin!
AND:
Vendors of Erotic art, leather crafts, fetish photographs, stained glass, kinky jewelry, floggers, and much more.
Thanks to Success Centers for underwriting the event, allowing free admission, paid performers and no exhibitor fees.
Special thanks to our community partner Mr S Leather
Thanks to everyone who Joined us in celebration of our anniversary.
You can find some photos from the event here.
Please return to this page soon for more!
Marshals Selected
Thanks to everyone who voted for the Marshals
who will lead the Leather Contingent
in the San Francisco Pride Parade
on Sunday June 29, 2025
Voting took place at the
Anniversary: Ringold Fetish Block Party
Saturday, May 10, 2025
HERE ARE THE RESULTS
Daniel Cherry, Male Leather Marshal
Mama Katherine Rose, Female Leather Marshal
Mo Hatter, Non-binary Leather Marshal
Rush Rodrigo, Rubber Marshal
Pup Loadz, Pup Marshal
Congratulations to all!
Join the Leather Contingent San Francisco Group to stay informed!
District Anniversary: Ringold Block Party!
The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District will celebrate its 7th Anniversary with a free, fun Block Party on Ringold Alley!
Join us for our 7th Anniversary: A Fetish Ringold Block Party!
Saturday, May 10, noon – 3 pm
Ringold Alley (between 8th and 9th street)
Ringold Alley (between 8th and 9th street)
FREE ADMISSION!
Artists, Vendors, DJ’s, Performances, Food
1:30 pm – A walking tour of Ringold’s bronze boot prints and standing stones that commemorate our history led by noted historian Gayle S. Rubin. Meet at the monument near the corner of 9th Street.
Leather and Kink Gear Swap!
Sunrise Deli Food Truck! Hungry Crumbs Cookie Stand
Community Clubs Information Table!
T-Shirt art contest winner will be revealed!
Vote for the SF Pride Leather Contingent Marshals!
Everyone who attends receives a free souvenir pin!
Entertainment Line-Up:
12:00 pm – DJ Spazatronic
12:30 pm – Alotta Boutte
1:00 pm – Matthew Beld
1:30 pm – T-Shirt art contest winner will be revealed!
1:35 pm – Her Most Imperial Majesty – Empress Afrika America, Their Imperial Highness – Imperial Crown Prince Nathan D’aguiar, and from Drag Battle All Stars Ida Knowe, and Iman.
2:00 pm – Twisted Windows
2:30 pm – DJ Spazatronic
Vendors include:
Erotic artists, a leather maker, fetish photographs, stained glass, Simple Syrups, tiny d!@k charms, kinky resin jewelry, floggers, and much more.
Volunteers are still needed! 1 & 1.5-hour slots available, check out our opportunities at: volunteersignup.org/CD87R
Thanks to Success Centers for underwriting the event, allowing free admission, paid performers and no exhibitor fees.
Special thanks to our community partner Mr S Leather
Join us in celebration of our anniversary.
We exist to ensure there is a lively and vibrant home for our community of events, businesses, bars and organizations in SOMA.
What we do:
- We keep SOMA Kinky and Queer by backing legislation, such as allowing bathhouses
- We install public art like murals and leather pride flags on light poles
- We create community gathering spaces to activate our artists, performers and makers
- We provide an Entrepreneur Training Program for our community
- We partner with local businesses and organizations to help them navigate City Hall and promote their events
- We provide walking tours of historic SOMA locations.