San Francisco is heating up — Right here’s what’s occurring in Could 2024 | by The Daring Italic | Could, 2024
May 25th and 26th
Located on Harrison Street between 16th and 24th Streets
Photo via Carnaval San Francisco / Pankaj Bhargava.
Carnaval San Francisco is a colorful two-day festival held annually over Memorial Day weekend in San Francisco's Mission District. It celebrates Latin American, Caribbean and Afro-diasporic cultures through music, dance, art and cuisine.
Founded in 1979 by a group of artists and activists, it is now the largest multicultural festival on the West Coast. The free festival spans 17 blocks in the Mission District, primarily along Harrison Street between 16th and 24th Streets. It features five main stages with over 50 local artists, 400 vendors, international cuisine, crafts and various activities for all ages.
The highlight is the lively grand parade on Sunday with elaborate costumes, music and dance groups representing different cultures and traditions.
