22nd Annual Pistahan Parade and Festival

Description

Parade on Saturday, August 8, 2015
begins at 11 am from San Francisco Civic Center

Festival from Saturday, August 8 to Sunday, August 9, 2015
11 am to 5 pm at San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens

Brought to you by Filipino American Arts Exposition

Experience the best of Filipino art, dance, music and food at the 22nd Annual Pistahan Parade and Festival. Billed as the largest celebration of Filipino Americans in the U.S., the the two-day event organized by the Filipino American Arts Exposition is expected to draw over 75,000 people each day. Admission is free and fun for the entire family!

“This year’s theme is “Home Away from Home.”
–Al Perez, FAAE President

The Pistahan Parade on Saturday, August 8th is the traditional kickoff for the Pistahan weekend.
We’ll be dancing in the streets of San Francisco!
Witness a dazzling display of Filipino culture and traditions. Prizes will be awarded to the best contingent, best costume, best choreography and more. PLUS: join the Manny Pacquiao Look-a-like Contest!

Parade Schedule and Route for Saturday, August 8, 2015
10:00 am–Opening ceremonies kick-off the Pistahan weekend

10:30 am—Contingents line up for parade

11:00 am–The Pistahan Parade begins at the San Francisco Civic Center at Grove Street and Larkin Street, marches down Market Street, makes a right on 4th street and ends at Yerba Buena Gardens on Howard Street.