A Carnival-Inspired Event For Artists and Creatives

A Carnival-inspired event for artists and creatives!

Celebrate Afro-Latinx culture with us at Creativity Explored during SF Carnaval weekend! Enjoy hands-on art-making and a colorful mini-parade featuring wheelchair float displays and tasty food. Carnaval San Francisco has been held every year since 1978. The carnival that turns the streets of the Mission District into one big stage promises its visitors an experience of the unique culture and tradition of Latin America.

All are welcome, but please note registration is required to attend.

The official Carnaval San Francisco parade will take place on May 25, 2025 · 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM. The official parade boasts a 60–60-contingent lineup, with over 3,000 artists representing the cultural heritages of Brazil, Mexico, Panama, Bolivia, Cuba, Peru, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Colombia, Trinidad & Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, and more to participate, televised by CBS. The Grand Parade covers 20 blocks in San Francisco’s historic Latino Cultural District in the Mission.