Grand parade
Our Grand Parade boasts a 60–contingent (comparsa) lineup, with over 5,500 artists representing the cultural heritages of Brazil, Mexico, Panama, Bolivia, Cuba, Peru, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Colombia, Trinidad & Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, and more to participate, televised by CBS. The Grand Parade covers 20 blocks in San Francisco’s historic Latino Cultural District in the Mission.
Parade Lineup
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2025 PARADE MAP
Grand Marshals
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PARADE JUDGES
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get the best seats
See the 2026 Carnaval San Francisco Grand Parade in the best seats of the event, the Grand Stand/Judging Area!
Parade starts on 24th & Bryant Street travels west on to Mission Street then on Mission Street travels north to 15th Street.
The Grand Stand seating area will be located outside, in front of the Gray Area Theatre. Tickets are for general admission–no reserve seating available. Wheelchair accessibility available.
Tickets coming soon!
