Overview

• The two-day Carnaval San Francisco celebration ended on May 25, 2025, with thousands attending the grand parade in the Mission District.
• This year's theme, 'AfroMundo: African Diaspora in the Americas,' celebrated the cultural creativity of African heritage across the Americas.
• The parade featured over 3,000 artists in 60 contingents, showcasing diverse performances including Mexican folkloric dances and Afro-Brazilian styles like samba and capoeira.
• Local businesses in the area reported increased foot traffic, benefiting from the influx of festival attendees over the weekend.
• Community leaders and attendees, including Mayor Daniel Lurie, emphasized the event's role in fostering cultural pride and unity in a changing city.