"San Francisco's Folsom and Cole Valley Street Fairs Set to Draw Record Crowds with Street Closures"

San Francisco's Folsom Street Fair, celebrating its 40th year, is expected to draw its largest crowd since the start of the pandemic. Tens of thousands of people, including visitors from outside the city, are anticipated to attend the event, which promotes freedom of expression and acceptance. Local businesses are hopeful that the fair will provide a much-needed boost to the city's recovery from COVID-19. Amidst ongoing attacks on LGBTQ+ rights across the nation, Folsom Street Fair stands as a safe space for individuals to be themselves and find acceptance.