TO: Sonoma State University Community
FR: Tramaine Austin-Dillon, Director of Institutional Equity and Belonging; Chandra Holte, Associate Vice President for Human Resources
Sonoma State University (SSU) is proud to once again sponsor Sonoma County Pride and celebrate the vibrant diversity that enriches our community. Building on the energy of prior years, we look forward to once again being present at this year’s parade, festival, and related events.
We invite you to join us on Thursday, May 29, at 11:30 a.m. by the flagpoles at the main entrance to campus off East Cotati Avenue. Together with the Office of Institutional Equity and Belonging, we will raise the Pride Flag as we launch our campus recognition of Pride Month. Following the flag-raising, enjoy pizza at Weyden + Brewster (W&B) in the Student Center and make a sign to carry in the parade. Supplies for sign-making will also be available to pick up for those who wish to create one on their own time.
Please also save the date on Saturday, May 31 to join SSU for the Sonoma County Pride Parade. The parade begins at 11 a.m., with line-up starting at 9:30 a.m. in downtown Santa Rosa. We invite students, staff, faculty, alumni, and other friends, family, and allies to join the fun.
Interested in participating in the parade with us? Fill out this survey to let us know and we will follow up with additional logistical details for the day. Our participation reflects the university’s ongoing commitment to supporting events and spaces that matter to our students and campus community. We look forward to coming together in celebration, visibility, and solidarity at Sonoma County Pride 2025.