SF’s 21st Annual “Parol Lantern Festival” (2023)
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Yerba Buena Center for the Arts | 701 Mission St, San Francisco, CA
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Submitted by the Event Organizer
The Parol Lantern Festival takes place at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts from 3-8 PM. We invite you to participate in the Taste of Christmas, Parol Stroll and Tala Awards, and come together in the spirit of community.
Save the Date
Saturday, December 9, 2023 3pm-8pm
Location
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
701 Mission St, San Francisco, CA
This year’s theme, “Breaking Dawn: Illuminating Mental Wellness,” will shed light on the important issue of mental health within the Filipino Community. Beyond celebrating our cultural traditions, the festival aims to dispel the stigma around mental health, fostering a community that nurtures mental well-being.
The metaphor of “Breaking Dawn” serves as a powerful theme for this year’s Tala Awards as traditional Filipino Parol lanterns become beacons of hope and enlightenment, each one telling a unique journey and vision of mental wellness.
Taste of Christmas | 3-5PM
Featuring traditional Filipino holiday dishes in the YBCA Forum
Live Music & Performances | 3-8PM
Enjoy performances from local Filipino musicians and community members
Parol Stroll | 6-8PM
A parade of community & professional organizations
Family Friendly Activities | 3-8PM
Hosted by the Children’s Creativity Museum in the YBCA Lobby
Tala Awards | 6-8PM
Celebrating the decorated parols which reflect the theme.
Halo Halo Halidays | 11-4PM
A holiday cultural experience in the heart of SOMA Pilipinas. Learn More
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*
