Pistahan 2024: SF’s Filipino Cultural Festival & Parade (Aug. 10-11)

The Pistahan Parade and Festival is the largest celebration of Filipino art, culture, dance, food, and music in the U.S, happening on August 10-11, 2024.

Filipinos make up one of California’s largest Asian American communities, and there’s a fabulous world of Pinay and Pinoy creativity and accomplishment to celebrate.

The 31st annual Pistahan is the region’s premiere showcase of Filipino and Filipino-American arts and culture, with pavilions and stages presenting both traditional and contemporary music, dance, art, crafts, cuisine and artifacts. The two-day event kicks off Saturday with the annual Pistahan Parade, the largest Filipino parade on the West Coast.

2024 Pistahan Parade and Festival
Saturday & Sunday, August 10-11, 2024 | 11am – 5pm
Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco, CA
FREE

• Festival: August 10-11, 2024 | 11am-5pm
• Parade: Saturday, August 10, 2024
  Details for 2024 haven’t been announced yet, but typically the parade is held from 11am-Noon and begins at SF Civic Center Plaza, and travels along Market Street between 8th And 4th streets at Yerba Buena Gardens.

The Pistahan festival showcases world-class entertainment on the main stage at the Yerba Buena Gardens. From dance, hip-hop, jazz, to martial artists, there will be something for everyone

Entertainment includes dance, hip-hop, jazz and martial artists and so much more. Dishes from many of the region’s top Filipino restaurants are available at the pop-up food court, and a trade expo offers products unique to the Philippines.

The free 2-day outdoor event is fun for the entire family and features hands-on and authentic cultural experiences in 8 pavilions: Art, Culinary, Dance, Health, Heritage, Innovation, Sports and Tavern. The Pistahan is a showcase of folk dance groups, variety entertainers, emerging talents and headline artists. The Festival supports local artisans, food vendors, entrepreneurs and more, and it provides opportunities for guests to discover Philippine history, heritage and traditions.