Sf parades

You will find a variety of parades in San Francisco every year, including cultural parades that take over the streets and maritime traditions you can admire from the shoreline. As a San Francisco resident, I get the chance to go to parades all the time. I'm continually refreshing these based on my experiences, so you know the information is always up-to-date for your visit.

SFTourismTips is made possible by readers like you! If you book through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! Learn more. If it's a holiday weekend and you notice some street closures and people wearing particularly colorful outfitsthe answer is quite possibly, "Yes! There is a parade today in San Francisco.

You will likely find out what the occasion is by scrolling down this page. I have listed the top SF parades that occur every year from January to December. Our San Francisco parades span the generations —and even centuries in some cases—so they are beloved traditions that the city honors annually.

They often end with a community festival that offers music, food, and other activities for the rest of the day.

Carnaval San Francisco

If you're wondering about an SF parade schedule or route for a certain event, read my descriptions below. Of course, they're subject to change from year to year, but they generally stay the same. Day to honor the life and work of this influential civil rights leader. This is part parade and part marchso they call it a Marade. It's one of the few on my list where everyone is welcome to join the parade.

On Monday morning, thousands of people line up near the Caltrain Station at 4th and King. Day parade. The date for the Chinese New Year parade in San Francisco changes every year, as it is timed with the lunar calendar. The celebration lasts about a month, with a street fair, flower market, and other fun activities leading up to the annual SF Grand Parade.

The highlight is the dragon toward the end of the evening. This parade starts around pm and lasts for several hours. I recommend arriving early if you parade a spot up front to see all of the participants. In addition to the grand parade, there are also mini-parades at am on the mornings of the Flower Markets.

They head down Grant Avenue and last for about 15 to 20 minutes. It's either the Saturday before or after the holiday, which is March