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SF’s Cinco de Mayo Festival & Block Party

Four blocks of The Mission turn festive on Saturday, May 6th
By - posted 4/30/2017 No Comment

Enjoy Cinco de Mayo in the Mission with an annual all day family-friendly celebration held as a block party with live music, cultural performances, and more.

This year they will also be hosting a Beer Garden for all attendees 21 and over. The festival is attended by an average of 6,000 people yearly.

13th Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival
Saturday, May 6, 2017 | 10 am to 6 pm
Valencia between 21st and 24th, Mission Dist., SF
FREE

The celebration will showcase over 65 vendors with the very best of Mexican and Latin American cultures with a diverse array of Mexican and Latino foods, music, dance and artistry for the entire family to enjoy.

Mariachi, salsa, and Latin hip-hop music is played live while dozens of vendors provide authentic foods and beautiful arts and crafts. This alcohol-free event is completely family friendly, featuring a kid’s zone with craft activities, a petting zoo and magic tricks for children to enjoy.

2017 Entertainment Lineup:
Performance times are subject to change.

Main Stage Performances

  • 10-11 am: Zumbathon!
  • 11:15-11:45 am: Welcome Remarks
  • 12:15-1 pm: Mission District Young Musicians Program
  • 1:25-1:40 pm: Bolivia Corazon de America
  • 1:50-2:50 pm: Berta Olivia Y Mariachis
  • 3-3:05 pm: Taking the Dis out of Disability
  • 3:10-4:10 pm: Ensambles Ballet Folklorico
  • 4:15-4:35 pm: Aracely Zamora
  • 5-6 pm: Conjunto Picante

Community Corner Stage Performances

  • 10 am-1 pm: TBD
  • 1-1:15 pm: Ricardo Sanchez
  • 1:30-2 pm: Abada Capoeira
  • 2:05-2:10 pm: Taking the Dis out of Disability
  • 2:30-3 pm: Adult Choir
  • 3:20-3:50 pm: Evan Torres
  • 4:30-6 pm: Adelante