Pride block party in San Francisco celebrates unity, boosts local businesses

Saturday's Castro Family Pride Block Party in San Francisco was a lively celebration of diversity.

SAN FRANCISCO -- On Pride weekend there's likely no better place to celebrate than the Castro District in San Francisco.

"We're super happy to be here. We made it through the pandemic with the help of our community partners, the Castro merchants, and the community coming together," Vanden Heuvel added.Saturday's block party turned Noe Street between Market and Beaver into a lively celebration of diversity. Alfonso González, owner of Fonzie's Artisanal Goods, was enthusiastic.

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