CHINESE NEW YEAR PARADE & FESTIVALThe Chinese New Year celebration in San Francisco is one of the largest in the world. The main draw of this celebration, the Grand Parade, will be held on Saturday, February 23. In addition, you will find lots of fun events for the lunar new year in both February and March.
2019 is the Year of the Pig. |
Feb. 23, 2019 |
SAINT PATRICK'S DAY PARADE & FESTIVALThe parade starts at 2nd and Market Street, then makes its way down Market to the Civic Center Plaza, the location of the festival. The parade starts around 11am and lasts about two hours. There is usually plenty of room to see the parade clearly along Market Street, but it gets more crowded the closer you get to Civic Center Plaza. Insider's Tip: If you are watching the parade with your kids, I recommend finding a spot around Market and McAllister. This is where the parade route turns to head to Civic Center. There is usually plenty of room here, so you don't have to fight the crowds to get a good look.
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MAR. 16, 2019 |
MACY'S FLOWER SHOWMacy’s Flower Show has delighted generations of floral aficionados with spectacular gardens filled with millions of live flowers, plants and trees from around the world. For more than 70 years, Macy’s Flower Show has featured floral materials native to many different landscapes, all blooming in unison despite their unique climatic DNA. Taking root in unexpected settings such as store countertops, windows and specially-designed architecture, including grand bridges, columns and topiaries, Macy’s Flower Show is staged in unique fashion at three flagship locations nationwide—Herald Square in New York City, State Street in Chicago and Union Square in San Francisco. The show offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to enjoy these magnificent blossoms. Macy’s invites visitors to take part in flower demonstrations, marvel at breathtaking floral scenes and take advantage of free tours in select cities. This two-week exhibition is free to the public during store hours.
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MAR. 24 - aPR. 7, 2019 |
S.F. GIANTS OPENING DAYEnjoy Opening Day with the San Francisco Giants. The game starts at 1:35 pm against the Tampa Bay Rays.
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APR. 5, 2019 |
ROCK 'N' ROLL HALF MARATHONSet for its 7th annual running in 2019 under the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon series of races, the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Francisco Half saw more than 8,500 runners cross the finish line last year for this race that takes runners across the Golden Gate Bridge and back, up from just over 5,800 at its inaugural running back in 2013.
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APR. 7, 2019 |
Union Street Spring CelebrationThe Union Street Spring Celebration is a family-friendly event every Easter Sunday. This year's event is on Sunday, April 21 from 10am to 5pm. This free event features a number of activities for kids, including rides, games, a climbing wall, and more. You will also find gourmet goodies and entertainment by local musicians. The parade starts at 2pm. This is not a formal parade or a street fair like any other. Rather, it is wacky, fun, and full of the San Francisco community spirit.
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APR. 21, 2019 |