While Manhattanites flee the heat of their beloved city for the chic parties & cool ocean breezes of the Hamptons, Summer to San Franciscans is officially festival season. From Bay to Breakers (more of a moving party than a festival) to the Outside Lands Music festival, San Francisco summers are filled with community events that encompass food, music, art & who knows what else (it is San Francisco, afterall). This weekend, I'll be heading out to the Union Street festival. Along with gourmet food vendors & live music, some of San Francisco's best artists will be showcasing their work. Below is a Cliff's Notes version of the Summer Festival Season.Union Street Festival, June 6-7 - This year with an eco-urban theme.
SF GLBT Pride Parade, June 28 - Go for the cause, stay for the fun. BoA is headlining the mainstage
SF Waterfront Festival, July 4 - One of the best fireworks shows in the bay area - as long as the fog cooperates
Fillmore Jazz Festival, July 4-5 - The largest free Jazz Festival on the West Coast
San Francisco Frozen Film Festival, July 8-12 - Showcases independent film makers & musicians from around the globe
Nihonmachi Street Fair, August 8-9 - The 36th Annual festival celebration Asian/Pacific Americans
Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival, September 12-13 - Um...Cocolate. Festival. Enough said.
Folsom Street Fair, September 27 - A fair dedicated to exhibitionism, bondage & festish. Dust off the ass-less chaps and leave the kids at home.
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