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SF’s “Festival of Chariots” in Golden Gate Park (2026)

Sunday, August 23, 2026 - 10:15 am to 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Golden Gate Park (Robin Williams Meadow) | 320 Bowling Green, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco

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Robert Shearer

Welcome to the 60th annual Festival of Chariots. His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada organized the first Jagannātha Ratha-yātrā festival in San Francisco in 1967.

Jagannātha means “Lord of the Universe.” It is mentioned in the Vedic literatures, rathe ca vamanam drstva punar janma na vidyate: “Simply by seeing the Lord on the chariot, one makes advancement toward stopping the repetition of birth and death.”

Join this colorful spiritual festival and help pull the chariots, enjoy a free vegetarian feast, explore educational exhibits, watch cultural performances, and celebrate with the community.

Families can also explore exhibits about reincarnation and the Bhagavad-Gita, along with devotional music, dance, and dramas depicting the pastimes of Lord Krishna.

The parade begins and ends in Golden Gate Park.

Hosted by ISKCON Berkeley.

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.


Cost: FREE
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Fairs & Festivals, Free Food, In Person, Kids & Families, Lectures & Workshops, Live Music
Address: 320 Bowling Green, San Francisco, CA

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