"If you want to watch the actual parade on Sunday in a little bit of style, you should spring for the rooftop party at Bluestem, where you can overlook Market Street and enjoy a few drinks without having to wade through the throngs of people who’ll be lining the sidewalks. A $45 wristband gets you in-and-out access all day as well as two cocktails, and the full brunch and dinner menus will be served throughout the weekend (look out for a great burger and a croque madame with rosemary ham). One of the cocktails being served: The Green Lantern (pisco, basil, cracked black pepper, with a salt & sugar rim), named for DC Comics’ relaunched gay superhero." - Jay C. Barmann