With the weather in the low 70s in San Francisco this weekend, it’s a great time to play! And what better way to play than with a FREE festival and parade?
Don’t miss the 2025 Pistahan Filipino Festival and Parade
August 9-10| 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Yerba Buena Gardens | 773 Mission St., San Francisco, CA
This two-day event kicks off Saturday with the annual Pistahan Parade, the largest Filipino parade on the West Coast. It will also feature tons of live music, dance performances, and hands-on and authentic cultural experiences in eight pavilions—Art, Culinary, Dance, Health, Heritage, Innovation, Sports, and Tavern.
The Pistahan showcases 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.
Parking garages
Fifth & Mission/Yerba Buena Garage | 833 Mission St.
1 St Francis Pl. | 333 3rd St.
BART
Powell Street or Montgomery Street stations are each about a two block walk to the park
CalTrain
About a half mile walk the park
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