The 21st annual event celebrates and showcases the diverse community of San Francisco and features some of Union Street's best restaurants serving attendees in an outdoor bistro setting.
A variety of children's and family activities are the focus of the event and include; large inflatable bounces, kids' rides and games, a climbing wall, a hands-on children's activities area, costumed characters, a petting zoo, a pony ride and entertainment from some of the Bay Area's best musicians.
For the past 20 years the event has been known as the Biggest Little Parade in San Francisco. Over the years the parade has grown and in 2008 there were 45 units entered, all of which reflected the unique community of the Bay Area.
The event is not your average Street Fair or formal Parade. It can best be described as wonderful, wacky, elegant and fabulous, with everything from roller-blading cows and creative self-propelled mini-floats to garden areas, sophisticated fashions and beautiful classic and art cars. It's a special event for the entire family.
Judging for the Easter Bonnet Contest occurs at the judging booth on Union Street at Buchanan from 11:15 - 1:30. Categories include Best in Show, Best Couple, Best Family, Best Pet, Best Children, Best Merchant, Most Elegant, Largest Hat, Most Comical, and Most Creative. The awards are given at 3:30 PM on the Main Stage at Buchanan.
45 line Motor Coach reroute:
Inbound (eastbound) reroute: From Union & Steiner via L-Steiner, R-Greenwich, R-Gough, L-Union to regular route.
IB Temporary stops:
Greenwich at Fillmore, near side
Greenwich at Buchanan, near side
Greenwich at Laguna, near side
Greenwich at Gough, near side
Gough at Union, near side
(The next regular IB stop is on Union at Van Ness, near side).
Outbound (westbound) reroute: From Union & Franklin via R-Franklin, L-Greenwich, L-Steiner, R-Union to regular route.
OB Temporary stops:
Greenwich at Gough, near side
Greenwich at Laguna, near side
Greenwich at Buchanan, near side
Greenwich at Fillmore, near side
(The next regular OB stop is on Union at Pierce, near side)
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To request accommodations for persons with disabilities or if you have communication needs such as large print, braille or sign language interpreters, please call 1-800-310-6563 or fax us at 415-456-6436 at least three weeks prior to the event.
For all your public transportation options, visit www.511.org.
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