Under a clear sky, families crowded Sunset Dunes to watch the San Francisco Pride Band lead Chinese dance groups, patriotic city residents, and a fire truck from Noriega Street to free pie and bounce houses at Kirkham Street. It was the second Independence Day celebration at the highway-turned-park. “It feels bittersweet this July 4th, but I'm glad to be here in unity with the Pride band, reinforcing our unity,” said Jane Magid, a piccolo player with the San Francisco Pride Band. “The birthday of a country is something to be proud of, but last night's budget vote is, I think, not something for us to be proud of. I think it's going to hurt a lot of Americans.” Ahead of the event, Joel Engardio, District 4 supervisor, spoke to attendees individually and posed for photos. “Now, more than ever, San Francisco needs to have a Fourth of July parade because we feel democracy under threat — LGBTQ+ people, immigrants under threat,” Engardio told Golden Gate Xpress. “This parade is about worki...