Are you looking for some fun and excitement to bring into your life this weekend? Well, you can retire that search because it’s time for Carnaval. The massive two-day, eight block event is having it’s 37th annual celebration of Latin American and Caribbean cultures in the Mission this weekend and the anticipated list of entertainment is sure to keep you electrified all throughout. In past years the standard fare has included a Low Rider Art Car Show, Latin American music, plenty of dancing, a block party with DJs and a special party for children.
In addition to all of that there is bound to be many art showings, performances on every corner, as well as the Grand Parade that starts at 9:30am on Sunday morning. Come join this year’s Grand Marshal Sheila E. and take it all in!
If You Go:
When: Saturday May 23 and Sunday May 24 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Harrison Street between 16th St and 24th St
Cost: Free
Kasia Pawlowska loves words. A native of Poland, Kasia moved to the States when she was seven. The San Francisco State University creative writing graduate went on to write for publications like the San Francisco Bay Guardian and KQED Arts among others prior to joining the Marin Magazine staff. Topics Kasia has covered include travel, trends, mushroom hunting, an award-winning series on social media addiction and loads of other random things. When she’s not busy blogging or researching and writing articles, she’s either at home writing postcards and reading or going to shows. Recently, Kasia has been trying to branch out and diversify, ie: use different emojis. Her quest for the perfect chip is never-ending.