Mayor Edwin Lee's Reception for San Francisco Carnaval 2012 May 11, 2012

WHAT:
Mayor Edwin Lee's Reception for San Francisco Carnaval 2012

WHEN & WHERE:
Friday, May 11, 2012 ~ 5pm – 7pm
San Francisco City Hall – Rotunda
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102
Free to the Public

ABOUT San Francisco Carnaval:
San Francisco Cultural Arts Traditions (SFCAT) proudly presents California's largest annual multi-cultural celebrations, San Francisco Carnaval 2012, taking place Memorial Day weekend in San Francisco's Mission District. San Francisco Carnaval, themed "Spanning Borders; Bridging Cultures," will be held Saturday May 26 and Sunday May 27.

San Francisco Carnaval Grand Parade is an extraordinary, must-see event that is represented by and honors cultures from around the world. Alongside brilliant floats, lavishly dressed performers and musicians will entertain as the parade makes its way through the Mission District. A vast variety of cultures will be represented, featuring old and new traditions by way of music, dance and artistry.

As one of the Bay Area's most beloved two-day events, the free, family-friendly San Francisco Carnaval Festival showcases a diverse array of food, live music and activities for all. Revelers are invited to lose themselves among a multitude of booths offering everything from handmade jewelry and international bites to colorful face painting. Additionally, beer gardens will be available for those who wish to indulge, as well as an exciting lineup of live entertainment to be presented on three different stages.

San Francisco Carnaval Festival: Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27 (Memorial Day Weekend), 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Harrison Street between 16th and 23rd Street

Carnaval Grand Parade: Sunday, May 27, 9:30 a.m.
Led by this year's Grand Marshal (soon to be named), along with the San Francisco Carnaval 2012 King and Queen, the Parade begins at Bryant & 24th Streets and proceeds down Mission to 17th Street.

Disabled parking is located at 18th and Treat Streets in PG&E lot.

INFO:
Please call the SF Carnaval hotline at 415.642.1748 or visit San Francisco Carnaval's website at sfcarnaval.org. Join the SF Carnaval Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/sfcarnaval

Official Website: http://sfcarnaval.org/ai1ec_event/mayors-reception/?instance_id=