LeatherWalk 2024 gathered on the steps of City Hall. Photo credit: Jovon Bright.
The Walk started with greetings by Cultural District President Reika Faust, and a warm welcome by District Six Supervisor Matt Dorsey.
LeatherWalk 2024 in progress. Photo credit: Jovon Bright.
Each walker received a free LeatherWalk 2024 pin as they lined up behind the color guard flags. Several local organizations organized fundraising teams for the Walk (including The 15, The Gauntlet, BLUF SF, the Yellow and Black Group, and the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District) and carried their banners in front of their members and supporters.
The Walk stepped out promptly at 11:30 am. SFPD officers stopped traffic, and volunteers helped keep everyone safe, as Walkers proceeded to the Walk’s first Stop, Oasis.
LeatherWalk 2024 gathered in front of the Oasis. Photo credit: Jovon Bright.
After a pause for libations and a massive group photo, the Walk continued down Folsom to Stop #2, where some Walkers visited the Hole in the Wall or Powerhouse, while others stepped across to Azúcar Lounge for edible refreshments. Stop #3 was Leather Etc., where Walkers received discounts on gear of all kinds. At Stop #4, Mr. S Leather, several authors and contributors signed copies of their new book, “Kink Is”.
LeatherWalk 2024 turns from Folsom onto 8th Street. Photo credit: Dave Fong.
After that, volunteers stopped traffic to allow walkers to proceed safely to Ringold Alley, where John Brett, Minister for the SF Night Ministry, offered words of inspiration and a “Blessing of the Leathers”. Then it was on to Stop #5, the Lone Star Saloon, for more camaraderie and cocktails.
The Walkers then regrouped and strode the final leg of the Walk, to the SF Eagle’s Leather Pride Fest which closed Harrison street from 11th to 13th Street.
The raising of the Leather Pride Flag, announcing the start of San Francisco’s Leather Week 2024. Photo credit: Jovon Bright.
At 3 pm, the huge Leather Pride Flag was ceremoniously raised above Eagle Plaza, officially heralding the start of Leather Week. Partying in the street continued until 7 pm. Many leather/kink festivities continued throughout South of Market and all of San Francisco, right through the Folsom Street Fair the following Sunday.
We estimate that roughly 200 Walkers enjoyed LeatherWalk 2024. Kink pride was visible in the District, and our LeatherWalk tradition was joyously preserved.
Fundraising for LeatherWalk continues until Sunday, October 13, to give fundraisers the opportunity to reach their goals. Proceeds from LeatherWalk directly support our Leather Legacy Landmarks sidewalk plaques initiative to install plaques at 77 iconic and sometimes raucous SOMA locations, honoring places that began serving our community in the 1960s.
Donors have contributed more than $13,000 towards our $22,000 goal of funding the installation of the first 17 plaques, all on Folsom Street. There is still time for your support get us over the top! Please making a meaningful donation today at www.leatherwalk.org. Support your favorite walker!
And please join us in extending thanks to the many individuals and groups – including our generous donors, the participating bars and businesses, the many volunteers, and the specialists at Do Good Stuff, – who deserve thanks for making LeatherWalk 2024 such a grand success.
One of the three proposals for the fence of Rachele Sullivan Park
The San Francisco Arts Commission is conducting a review process to choose a proposal for artist-designed fence panels for the perimeter of Rachele Sullivan Park, running along 11th Street between Minna and Natoma Streets.
Three artists/artist teams were chosen as finalists by a Public Art Review Panel to design site-specific proposals for this artwork opportunity. The artists/artist teams are: Juan Manuel Carmona, Ricardo Estella and Ethel Revita of Creativity Explored, and Jenifer Wofford.
Juan Manuel Carmona was one of the team that painted the Oasis mural “Showtime” and was one of the artists who displayed their work at the Pride Popup salon show last year with Heron Arts.
The deadline for comments is 5 pm on Monday, October 14, 2024.
Public comments will be considered as part of the Final Review Panel meeting where the Panel will recommend one proposal for implementation. Please note that public comments do not constitute a vote.
The Final Review Panel meeting will take place remotely and will be open to the public. Watch this page, or www.sfartscommission.org, for meeting date and agenda.
Saturday, Noon to 5pm
At Eagle Plaza (12th Street, Folsom to Harrison) Wear your Gear! Join us for Play on the Plaza, and ignite some spark in your life! Every second Saturday of the month we feature a different local bay area BDSM, Kink, Leather or LGBTQ group right on Eagle Plaza!
Vendors!Gear Swap!Entertainment!
Impact Play Area
Spanking benches and crosses available for signup, provided by Communal Toys.
Free Admission! Donations welcome! This is an adult (18+) event.
Kink/Fetish Gear & Art Find new gear or art from our vendors
Kink/Leather Gear Swap:
Shop, consign or donate items!
SOCKSgiving! is the annual fundraiser of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to benefit the SOMA West Community Benefit District.
