SF’s “Festival of Chariots” in Golden Gate Park (2026)
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Golden Gate Park (Robin Williams Meadow) | 320 Bowling Green, San Francisco, CA
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Submitted by the Event Organizer
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
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