It was an in-person event for San Francisco Pride as it recognized LGBTQ artists and activists during its inaugural Ken Jones Awards reception October 14.
Held at the Hilton San Francisco's Cityscape Bar and Lounge near Union Square, the event acknowledged several people who received honors this year from the committee that organizes the city's yearly LGBTQ celebration.
The annual in-person Pride parade and festival normally held the last weekend of June was canceled this year and last due to the COVID-19 pandemic; the awards have typically been presented at that time, along with the community grand marshals.
The evening was reminiscent of the days before the pandemic. Even though attendees were required by the event organizer to show proof