May 23-24, 2026 (Festival)
May 24, 2026 (Parade)
The 48th Annual Carnaval Festival Debuts a Community Soccer Experience, “La Plaza del Fútbol,” celebrating the People’s Game ahead of the World Cup, along with live bands, food and tons of fun. As the Bay Area prepares to host matches for the world’s premier sporting event, the 48th annual Carnaval San Francisco is leaning into the moment with the theme “La Copa del Pueblo- The People’s Cup” by incorporating a soccer arena to the festival- La Plaza del Fútbol. It will be a space for soccer enthusiasts of all ages to participate in various games and activities.
FESTIVAL: Saturday & Sunday, May 23-24, 2026
11:00 am - 6:00 pm on Harrison from 16th-24th
•FREE EVENT
CARNAVAL Festival Map with five main stages, 50 local performing artists, and 400 vendors. The festival includes international food, dancing, sampling sites and entertainment for families, couples and friends of all ethnic, social and economic backgrounds.
PARADE:
Sunday, May 24, 2026
9:30 am start at Bryant/24th to Mission, then Mission to 15th
•FREE EVENT (unless you purchase Grandstand Seating here)
You can watch along the route, or get Grand Seating tickets here: 2026 Carnaval SF Parade Grandstand Seating Tickets | Cultura y Arte Nativa de las Americas (CANA)
Go to Carnaval SF for schedule, parade route, music lineup, and more info.
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San Francisco, CA 94102