Entrepreneurs Reunite

Graduates from all five cohorts of the LCD’s Entrepreneur Training Program got together on April 21 at the Folsom Street Community Center to celebrate, network, and share their success stories.

Photos and Videos by Reika Faust and Richard Dupler.  More pictures and video on Facebook.   Learn more about the Entrepreneur Training Program here, and meet the full roster of graduates here.

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

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!

 

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