P H Yang Photography | Carnaval Madness in San Francisco

Sexy Samba Dancer

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Over 400,000 revelers celebrated the 32nd Annual Carnaval Festival in the Mission District of San Francisco over the Memorial Day weekend.

One of the city's most spectacular traditions, San Francisco Carnaval showcased the very best of Latin American, Caribbean, African and fusion cultures and traditions with a diverse array of food, music, dance and artistry.

The San Francisco Carnaval Festival offered food, music, dance, art, crafts and other fun activities and events on several stages for the entire family to enjoy. Spanning seven blocks, the Carnaval Festival took place on Harrison Street between 16th and 23rd streets (10 am-6 pm). Some highlights include: Ninolandia (children area); Zona Verde (eco Green Zone), and the popular Health Pavilion. Two main stages featured live music.

On Sunday, May 30, the San Francisco Carnaval Grand Parade kicked-off at 9:30 a.m. at the corner of 24th and Bryant streetsand up towards Mission Street and beyond. A total of 70 contingents in vivid Carnaval costumes dazzled the crowd of 400,000 spectators lining the streets.

Aztec Ceremonial Dancer from Mexico

Folklorica Guatemala

Stilt Walker

Bolivia Folklorico Dancers

Caribe Drummer

Brazivedas

Energetic Latino Dancers

Young Revelers

Spectator from Above

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