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Carnaval San Francisco, with roots in the Mission District since 1978, has never had a brick-and-mortar space to call its own. Since 2009, we have been evicted from five different locations due to the rapid rate of gentrification and the disappearance of cultural institutions and artists in San Francisco. After more than 45 years of existence, we will finally have a lifetime permanent casa to call home in the Mission District.

Carnaval San Francisco’s Indigenous Peoples Cultural Arts Healing Center will help bring long-term sustainability for Carnaval artists, musicians, and dancers which will continue to preserve our cultural roots and traditions for the next seven generations. The permanent home will provide a dance and music rehearsal space, community gallery, a recording studio, art maker space and a performance space.

Cultura y Arte Nativa De Las Americas (CANA) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. For over four decades, we have preserved and celebrated the many heritages through culturally and linguistically-relevant dance, music, art, and by creating spaces for community learning, school-based education, advocacy and human services. Carnaval San Francisco and the Mission Food Hub are projects of CANA.

Donate to the Festival & Grand Parade

Donating to the annual Carnaval San Francisco Festival and Grand Parade helps keep a joyful legacy alive for families and communities across the Bay Area. Carnaval SF is free for everyone, which means families of all backgrounds can come together to enjoy music, dance, food, and art without cost being a barrier. As the largest and longest-running multicultural celebration on the West Coast, the festival brings people closer to the rich cultures of Latin America, the Caribbean, and beyond.

Your donation supports the organization, local artists, dancers, and musicians, and helps pass these traditions on to the next generation. By giving, you are helping families connect, celebrate culture, and create lasting memories together.

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