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ABOUT CARNAVAL SAN FRANCISCO

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36 YEARS AND COUNTING

Carnaval San Francisco is a beloved 3–day event featuring a Grand Parade and 2–day Festival, celebrating music and cultural elements from Latin American and Caribbean traditions.

Now in its third decade of celebration, Carnaval San Francisco has been an opportunity for many cultures to come together in one spirit to share their creative expression. Come join our 3-Day event starting with Carnaval San Francisco at the SF Giants Orange Friday. Then celebrate with us at our FREE 2–day family festival in San Francisco’s Mission District over Memorial Day weekend, May 23rd and & May 24th, where we will showcase the very best Latin American and Caribbean cultural arts and traditions. Carnaval San Francisco is the largest multi–cultural celebration on the West Coast.

LA RUMBA DE LA COPA MUNDIAL — CELEBRATION OF THE WORLD CUP

This year's theme of the 36th Annual Carnaval is La Rumba de la Copa Mundial – Celebration of the World Cup. San Francisco’s Mission District will be bursting with soccer, international music, dance, global cuisine and arts & crafts from the many countries that celebrate Carnaval. The 2–day Festival takes place on Harrison Street between 16th and 24th Streets and will include all of these and other fun activities and entertainment on every street corner for the entire family to enjoy.

THE GRAND PARADE

On Sunday, May 24th, the Grand Parade starts at 9:30am at the corner of 24th and Bryant Streets, where it will proceed West to Mission Street. From there, the parade heads North on Mission down to 17th Street, where it will turn East and flow into the Festival area.

Visit our Festival and Grand Parade pages for further information.

PARTICIPATE! BE A VOLUNTEER. BE A SPONSOR. BE A VENDOR.

BE A VOLUNTEER

Carnaval San Francisco was a huge success last year due to all of the people who stepped–up to volunteer and your generous support. There are many volunteer opportunities, so please join us in support of your community!

DOWNLOAD THE VOLUNTEER FORM HERE

OR SUBMIT THE FORM ONLINE:

BE A SPONSOR

Your sponsorship and support has been the backbone of our existence. Help us make this year's Festival, now in its 36th year, the best one yet! Sponsorship brings added attractions to our exciting event, and helps fund necessities like barricades, lavatory facilities, security and overhead costs. Your pledge will support Carnaval’s operations this year and into the future, thus cementing this beloved San Francisco tradition annually!

For information on Sponsoring Carnaval San Francisco 2014, take a look at our SPONSOR PAGE

BE A VENDOR

Carnaval San Francisco will offer food, music, dance, arts & crafts, and other fun activities and entertainment on every street corner. If you're interested in being a vendor or exhibitor or participating in the parade, please go to:

For VENDOR/EXHIBITOR questions or comments, contact Michele Cleland (415) 606–1632 or Roberto Hernandez (415) 206–0577 or Email VENDOR.CSF@GMAIL.COM

YOUR DONATIONS MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Your pledge will support Carnaval's operations this year and into the future, thus cementing this beloved San Francisco tradition annually. In appreciation for your support and thanks to our partners, we have special gifts available for those who wish to support Carnaval San Francisco. Donations are tax deductible through our non-profit fiscal sponsor, Brava! for Women in the Arts / Brava Theater Center. To learn more and donate, click below. PLEASE BE SURE TO WRITE "CARNAVAL SF" IN THE "Designation (Optional)" BOX.

MANY THANKS

A Huge Success

Carnaval San Francisco 2013 was a huge success due to all of the people who stepped–up to volunteer and your generous support. We'd like to thank: