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Carnaval This Weekend in San Francisco
May 20, 2014

THE 36TH ANNUAL CARNAVAL SAN FRANCISCO

MAY 23RD, 24TH & 25TH, 2014

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CARNAVAL SAN FRANCISCO PROUDLY ANNOUNCE OUR 2014 QUEEN VALENCIA NEWTON AND KING DELVIS SAVIGNE FRIÑON!

Twenty contestants vied for the Carnaval San Francisco King and Queen crown in this year’s competition on April 26th and performed to a sold-out house at Brava Theater Center in San Francisco. The winners were Valencia Newton, this year’s Carnaval Queen, and Delvis Friñon, our King, who will serve as the official ambassadors of Carnaval San Francisco 2014, and lead the Grand Parade on May 25th.

Learn more about Valencia and Delvis and our amazing runners–up HERE.

Photo courtesty of Max Koo

DONATE

Your pledge will support Carnaval's operations this year and into the future, thus cementing this beloved San Francisco tradition annually. In appreciation for your support and thanks to our partners, we have special gifts available for those who wish to support Carnaval San Francisco. Donations are tax deductible through our non-profit fiscal sponsor, Brava! for Women in the Arts / Brava Theater Center. To learn more and donate, click below. PLEASE BE SURE TO WRITE "CARNAVAL SF" IN THE "Designation (Optional)" BOX.

BE A VOLUNTEER. BE A SPONSOR. BE A VENDOR.

There are many ways to participate in the festivities. Our beloved community's support has been the backbone of our existence. Join us as we celebrate the largest celebration of its kind on the West Coast, now in its 36th year thanks to your generous support and participation.

 

THE COUNTDOWN TO THE FESTIVAL & PARADE BEGINS

Carnaval San Francisco kicks–off Memorial Day weekend at the SF Giants on May 23rd, and continues with our FREE 2–day family festival in the Mission District on May 24th & May 25th on Harrison Street between 16th and 24th Streets. Experience global cuisine, international music, dance, arts & crafts, and other fun activities and entertainment on every street corner for the entire family to enjoy.

 

 


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