SF’s Easter In the Park & Hunky Jesus Contest 2025 (Dolores Park)

Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Inc.

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence host their annual Easter in the Park on April 20, 2025.

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are expected to host their Annual Easter in the Park celebration on April 20, 2025. Please note that their Easter Celebration has not yet been announced, but this tradition has been happening for 45+ years, so we expect it to return for 2025 on Easter Sunday. 

The Sisters Easter Celebration at Dolores Park 2025
Sunday, April 20, 2025 | 10 to 4pm
Mission Dolores Park, 19th & Dolores St, San Francisco
FREE (donations appreciated)

> Past Schedule (we expect it to be similar for 2025)

Sisters’ Easter
Where: Dolores Park, San Francisco, CA
– Children’s Easter: from 10:00am – 11:30am
– Easter Celebration: 12:00pm noon – 4:00pm (Hunky Jesus at 3:00pm)

> Please note, 2025 details have not yet been announced as of January 24, 2025. 

2024 Easter in the Park Details: 

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, San Francisco’s revered and irreverent drag nuns, are delighted to invite the community once again to celebrate Easter with us on Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Dolores Park. Festivities start at 10 am with Children’s Easter. At noon there will be music, performance and the legendary Hunky Jesus, Foxy Mary, and Bonnet contests.

The 29th Annual Children’s Easter begins at 10 a.m. on the east side of the park’s north field (nearest to the corner of 18th and Dolores). The Easter Bunny will be on hand and we’ll have an egg drop, bunny run relay games, story time, and a special performance by Cheer SF. Each attendee will receive a free book for ages 4-10. Dental students from UCSF who belong to the Gender and Sexual Diversity in Dentistry Alliance will conduct youth dental outreach.

The main stage show begins at noon, with emcees Honey Mahogany and Sister Roma, and a stellar lineup of performers including Kat Robichaud, House of Pack, The Mabuhay Bitches, and Sugar Bear. Parents are advised that while nudity and profanity are prohibited, some may find the Sisters’ trademark irreverence inappropriate for young children.

As always, all are invited to enter the Hunky Jesus, Foxy Mary, and Easter Bonnet contests. When the contests are announced from the stage, contestants should gather backstage wearing their bonnet or their Mary and Jesus fabulousness. Finalists will be invited onstage for the audience to decide. Because stage space is limited, groups aren’t allowed and only one person per entry will be allowed onstage for judging.

Easter in the Park is free and open to all. Sisters will be collecting donations to help cover expenses and support our grant fund, which in turn supports many worthy causes. In this complicated time, we ask everyone to keep their eyes open and report any suspicious activity to park rangers, police or event staff.

Pack a picnic and bring friends to enjoy this signature San Francisco event! We draw a big crowd so show up early to get a good spot.

About the Sisters

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence is a leading-edge Order of queer and trans nuns who believe all people have a right to express their unique joy and beauty. Since their first appearance in San Francisco on Easter Sunday, 1979, the Sisters have devoted themselves to community service, ministry, and outreach to those on the edges and to promoting human rights, respect for diversity, and spiritual enlightenment. The Sisters use humor and irreverent wit to expose the forces of bigotry, complacency, and guilt that chain the human spirit. To learn more about the Sisters, visit their website, www.thesisters.org, or their Facebook and Instagram pages.

Muni Stop: J line – 18th and Church or Right of Way/20th Street Station
Bus Routes: 14R, 33

Please no glass or smoking in Mission Dolores Park.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.