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SF’s Annual German Autumn Lantern Festival (2024)

Friday, November 8, 2024 - 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free event. Food & drinks can be purchased on site.

German International School of Silicon Valley (San Francisco Campus) | 4 Funston Avenue, San Francisco, CA

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Please join us for GISSV San Francisco’s 9th annual “Laternenfest”

Friday, November 8, 2024 | 4:00-7:30 pm at our San Francisco Campus (117 Diamond St)

Join us for a heartwarming celebration of St. Martin’s spirit! Come to our Laternenfest to enjoy German food, student performances, lanterns for sale, and a delightful evening stroll through Eureka Valley’s charming streets.

Let’s celebrate light, sharing, and compassion together!


 

Schedule

Join us for an evening stroll through the lovely streets of Eureka Valley.

4:00 pm Laternenfest Welcome:  
Greeting from school leadership,
Food and games
4:40 – 5:10 pm Performances:
Strings performances, St. Martin play,
Lantern Dance, and Lantern song
5:10 – 5:45 pm Lantern Parade
5:45 – 7:30 pm Food and games

 

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*
*Free event. Food & drinks can be purchased on site.
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Kids & Families, Weekend Events Guide - November 10-12, 2023
Address: 4 Funston Avenue, San Francisco, CA

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