LIVE YOUR FANTASY AT THE SAN FRANCISCO CARNAVAL 2011
May 29th It's the time for one of the city's most extravagant traditions! Carnaval San Francisco 2011 is a energetic multi-cultural festival packed with sizzling live entertainment, beautiful arts and crafts, and flavorful fare. It highlights the very best of Latin American and Caribbean cultures and traditions with a diverse array of food, music, dance and artistry. The Festival draws hundreds of thousands of people for two days May 28th (pre- Carnaval )and (29th Official Carnaval)of dancing Salsa, Samba, Reggae, Tango, Hip- Hop, Merengue, Calypso, Cha Cha Cha, Cumbia, and Mambo into the evening. Food vendors offer traditional delicacies, while others sell crafts native to the Carnaval countries of their heritage. Gigantic stages sparkle with endless entertainment the whole time.
On Sunday morning, May 29, the San Francisco famous Carnaval Grand Parade starts at 9:30am. It begins on 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. Carnaval's Grand Parade is a unique multi-cultural event that celebrates the traditions of many countries and cultures around the world. The floats are extravagant, the music and costumes lavish and diverse. The Colorful designed floats represent rich multi-cultural themes, featuring musicians, dancers and other performers to excite and entertain the crowds.
Who is going to be there?
· Danny Glover
· Giants’ mascot Lou Seal and the 2010 World Series trophy
· King and Queen of San Francisco Carnaval 2011 King Jay Paul and Queen Eyla
Carnaval SF 2011 Monarchs King Jason Ogao, Queen Eyla Moor: (PHOTO COURTESY BY MAX KOO AND DAVE GOLDEN)
I will be there with the “Bay Area Latin Culture & Salsa SABOR!” a group of people who love to dance Salsa. We meet every year on the corner of 24th St and Mission St at 9:30am so that we can catch the parade. After the parade we can head down towards the stages on Harrison St and enjoy an afternoon of music and dancing. Feel free to join us.
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