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Sat May 24 - Sun May 25

Carnaval 2008

Celebrate Carnaval San Francisco's 30th Anniversary Bash!


Tel. 415-920-0125
Website

Location
Date and Time
Parade Route
24th Street & Bryant to Mission to 17th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
district: Mission

Sun May 25 (9:30am - 2pm)
Harrison Street
between 16th and 23rd streets
San Francisco, CA 94110
district: Mission

Sat May 24 (10am - 6pm) - Street Festival
Sun May 25 (10am - 6pm) - Street Festival

Description
For three decades, Carnaval San Francisco has been a much-cherished occasion for many cultures to come together in one spirit: to share in the exhilaration and creative expression, the abundance of beauty and community, and the sheer joy and good times that makes Carnaval San Francisco such a rich experience and a spectacular sight to behold. This spring will see a major cause for celebration, with Carnaval San Francisco's 30th anniversary bash taking place in the Mission District over Memorial Day weekend, May 24 and 25.

California's largest annual multi-cultural celebration, Carnaval San Francisco 2008 – themed "Many Cultures - One Spirit" – will showcase the very best of Latin American and Caribbean cultures and traditions with a diverse array of food, music, dance and artistry, including works created by the talented community of Mission District residents and Bay Area artists.

On Saturday and Sunday, May 24 and 25, the Carnaval San Francisco Festival will offer food, music, dance, art, crafts and other fun activities and events on several stages for the entire family to enjoy. Spanning eight blocks, the Carnaval San Francisco Festival will take place on Harrison Street between 16th and 24th streets (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.).

On Sunday, May 25, the Carnaval Grand Parade starts at 9:30 a.m. 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.

About Carnaval San Francisco:

Conceived 30 years ago by a group of local musicians, artists and residents eager to bring the spirit of Latin American and Caribbean culture to San Francisco, Carnaval San Francisco is produced by the Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc. and is supported by San Francisco Grants for the Arts. Since 1959, the Mission Neighborhood Centers has provided quality programs that promote self-sufficiency and community growth for the Mission District's children, youth, families and seniors.

For more information and current updates about Carnaval San Francisco, please visit www.carnavalsf.com or call the Carnaval San Francisco hotline at 415-920-0125.