Get ready to ring in the Year Of The Dragon with Chinese New Year events in San Francisco (January 14 - February 12, 2012). Chinese New Year celebrations include the Mini-Parade & Ribbon Cutting and Flower Market Fair, the Chinese New Year Parade, and the Chinese New Year Community Street Fair. The parade features floats, firecrackers, … [Read more...]
San Francisco's Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival will draw thousands of people to the streets of San Francisco (March 17, 2012). The event will provide plenty of Irish history, cultural clichés, and a full day of fun and festivities, including live performances, arts, crafts, food and drinks. Bring the kids so they can ride the … [Read more...]
Mardi Gras in the Fillmore is a four day event (March 18 - 21, 2012) that leads up to Fat Tuesday, March 21, 2012. Some of the events offer free entertainment. The fun begins at 2pm on Saturday with a free kick-off event featuring The Jah Summit Band (Reggae), a kids carnival, and street performances. On Sunday at 3pm, you can watch … [Read more...]
Celebrate Japanese culture at the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival (April 14-15, 21-22, 2012) in San Francisco's Japantown. Along with the colorful parade on April 22, you'll find a food bazaar featuring traditional Japanese fare and cooking demonstrations, a Japanese traditional arts and crafts fair, booths, and a children's … [Read more...]
The 12th Anniversary Cesar E. Chavez Holiday Parade and Festival (April 21, 2012) celebrates the life and work of labor and civil rights leader Cesar E. Chavez. Scheduled events include live music by several top local bands, a classic car show, a children's arts & crafts area, art contest winners' display, food and local merchant booths. "The … [Read more...]
This year's San Rafael Parade of Lights and Winter Wonderland is a free event that will take place the two days after Thanksgiving (November 23-24, 2012). The parade is one of the largest Holiday Parades in the Bay Area. "Downtown San Rafael will once again host its annual holiday Parade & Winter Wonderland. In its 32nd year, the event … [Read more...]
The City of Pleasanton's annual Hometown Holiday Celebration will take place on Saturday (December 3, 2011) along Main Street. The event features a Christmas tree lighting by the Mayor, along with entertainment, family activities like face painting, a photo opportunity with Santa, a community sing-a-long, floats, marching bands, community … [Read more...]
Holiday Lights & Sights Boat Parade 2011, the oldest and largest lighted holiday boat parade on San Francisco Bay (Friday, December 16, 2011), features more than 60 boats decked out with lights and holiday decorations. The parade route will begin just off of PIER 39, proceeding west past Fisherman's Wharf, Fort Mason and the St. Francis … [Read more...]
The Oakland Holiday Parade in downtown Oakland (December 3, 2011) is one of the premier children’s parades in the country. More than 100,000 spectators are expected to attend. Favorite highlights will include giant helium balloons, favorite cartoon and storybook characters, marching bands, decorated floats, and Santa. "Joining the parade this … [Read more...]
The Downtown Livermore Holiday Sights & Sounds Parade (December 3, 2011) will feature local music and marching bands, holiday light displays, and a visit from Santa. The tree lighting will take place after the hour-long parade. WHAT: The Livermore Holiday Sights and Sounds Parade and Tree Lighting is Free. WHEN: December 3, 2011, 6pm … [Read more...]
