2015 Events List:
- Sunday Streets: March 08, April 12, May 10, June 14, September 13, October 18.
- Fleet Week: October 05-13, 2015, Waterfront
- Union Street Festival: June 06-07, 2015, Pacific Height
- Zhongzi Festival: June 20, 2015, Chinatown District
- July 4th Festival, July 04, 2015, Waterfront
- Fillmore Jazz Festival: July 04-05, 2015, Fillmore District
- Election Special Events: November 03, 2015
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Events & Information:
Bleacher Tickets: Chinese New Year Parade
Chinese New Year Festival, and Parade is on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 5:15pm. To order bleacher seat tickets, please call (415) 680-6297 or (415) 982-3000. Tickets are required only, if you would like bleacher seating. Bleachers are located on Kearny Street: California & Sacramento.
GUNG HAY FAT CHOY! / LUNAR YEAR 4714
Chinese New Year Day is Monday, February 08, 2016.
The Southwest Chinese New Year Parade celebrating the Year of the Monkey will be on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 5:15pm.
If you would like further information, please call (415) 982-3000.
CNY Parade Broadcast: Watch the live Parade broadcast February 20, 2016 on KTVU Fox 2 or KTSF Ch. 26 from 6-8pm.
2016 Southwest Chinese New Year Parade will be re-broadcast on Sunday, 02/21/2016 at 3:00pm on KTVU FOX 2.
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Earth Day is on Saturday, April 16, 2016
For more information, please call 311.
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Holiday Events:
- KFOG Tree Lighting, Hyatt Regency, Friday, November 20, 2015 - 7:00pm, Each year, in November, third week.
- Ghirardelli Square: Tree Lighting, Friday, November 27, 2015 - 5:30pm, Each year, third week, before the weekend.
- Union Square: Tree Lighting, Friday, November 27, 2015 - 6:00pm, Each year, take place: third week.
- Pier 39 Celebration & Tree Lighting, Sunday, November 21-22, 2015 - 12:00-6:30, Each year, take place: fourth Saturday-Sunday.
- 555 California Street: Tree Lighting, Tuesday, December 01, 2015 - 5:00pm, Each year, take place: fourth Tuesday.
- City Hall: Tree Lighting, Tuesday, December 01, 2015 - 5:30pm, Each year, first Tuesday.
- Union Street Holiday Program, Saturday, December 05, 2015 - 3:00-7:00, Each year, first Saturday.
- New Year's Live, Thursday, December 31, 2015 - 11:30pm, Each year on the last day.
Weather Permitting: Rain / Shine!
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San Francisco Fleet Week
October 5th - 13th, 2015
Printable: Coming Soon
Transit: PDF Link
Disaster Preparedness:
Be Prepared.
Get Trained.
Get Involved. ________________________________________
Best Viewing:
Aquatic Park
Bernal Heights
Golden Gate Bridge
Marina Green
Pier 39
Treasure Island
Wave Organ
Performers:
US Navy Blue Angels
Sean D. Tucker & Team Oracle
United Airlines 747
The Patriots Jet Team
United States Navy Leap Frogs
Michael Wiskus/Lucas Oil
USCG Demo
ERAU Air Shows
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Fleet Week: San Francisco
Thursday, October 08, 2015
10:00am - 2:00pm Ships Tours See Navy Ships page
12:00pm - 4:00pm Blue Angels Arrival & Practice
Friday, October 09, 2015
11:00am Parade of Ships Northern Waterfront
12:30 - 4:00pm Air Show Rehearsal (Blue Angels from 3pm - 4pm)
Saturday, October 10, 2015
9:00 - 4:00pm Ships Tours See Navy Ships page
10:00am - 1:00pm K9 Heros "Bark in the Park" Jefferson Park(Eddy & Gough St)
10:00am - 4:00pm Marina Green Festival & Humanitarian Village
10:00am - 6:00pm Off the Grid Fleet Fest presented by Lyft
12:30 - 4:00pm Air Show (Blue Angels from 3pm - 4pm)
6:15pm Blue Angel Meet & Greet Pier 39
8:30pm Pier 39 Fireworks
Sunday, October 11, 2015
10:00am - 6:00pm Off the Grid Fleet Fest presented by Lift
9:00 - 4:00pm Ships Tours See Navy Ships page
10:00am - 4:00pm Marina Green Festival & Humanitarian Village
12:30pm Italian Heritage Parade starts at intersection of Powell & Jefferson and ends at Washington St.
12:30 - 4:00pm Air Show (Blue Angels from 3pm - 4pm)
Monday, October 12, 2015
9:00 - 4:00pm Ships Tours See Navy Ships page
10:00am - 12:30pm High School Band Challenge
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2015 Air Show Schedule
12:30 pm US Navy Leap Frogs Parachute Team
12:45 pm US Coast Guard Rescue Demo
1:00 pm Ace Maker T-33
1:15 pm Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Extra-330 flown by Matt Chapman
1:30 pm Red Star Pilots Formation Team
1:45 pm Michael Wiskus and the Lucas Oil Air Show
2:00 pm Patriots Jet Team Formation Demo
2:30 pm United Airlines 747 Demo
2:45 pm Sean Tucker’s Team Oracle Pitts Special
3:00 pm United States Navy Blue Angels
Schedule subject to change without notice
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7Live Adventure:
On Thursday, March 03, 2011, Ben Lin / SFBlogs - Communication was featured on 7Live on ABC7 in Downtown, San Francisco. This show is moderated by Michael Finney & Brian Copeland. Founder & Public Relations: Ben Lin participated as a audience member, and everyone enjoyed the whole entire show, clapping, & cheering throughout the 7Live Show. Ben Lin had great time, and everyone shared thoughts, and ideas about the show & topics of the day.
Check out the full episode by clicking here.
Videos:
Full Episode: Friday, April 27, 2012
Full Episode: Monday, August 01, 2011
Full Episode: Friday, July 01, 2011
Full Episode: Friday, June 03, 2011
Full Episode: Monday, April 18, 2011
Full Episode: Thursday, March 03, 2011
Note: Due to low ratings, 7Live finished its last show on Friday, April 27, 2012 at 3:00pm.
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FW Press Conference:
Mayor Edwin M. Lee kicked off Fleet Week 31st Fleet Week
Mayor Edwin M. Lee kicked off Fleet Week 30th Fleet Week
Mayor Gavin Newsom kicked off Fleet Week 2009
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Press Release:
Fleet Week Featured Exciting Line-Up
Fleet Week Airshows Events
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KGO Radio Schedule:
Saturday: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
KGO News Saturday with John Kessler and Lisa Campbell
Saturday: 1 PM – 4 PM, PST
Michael Finney can be heard live on KGO Newstalk 810, San Francisco.
Sunday: 1 PM – 4 PM, PST
Brian Copeland Show can be heard live on KGO Newstalk 810, San Francisco.
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Photo Gallery:
Flickr
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E-Cards:
To have an e-card sent to you by email from us, please send an email to sfblogsw@yahoo.com. The holidays included are: Independence Day, Moon Festival, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & Day, New Year's Eve & Day, plus Chinese New Year Day.
This service is free.
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Events Commemorating San Francisco 1906 Earthquake
April 18 @ 5:11 am (Parade arrives at 5:00 am)
106th Anniversary Commemoration and Wreath Laying Ceremony
Lotta's Fountain, Market Street at the intersection of Kearny, Third and Geary
April 18 @ 5:40 - 6:00 am
Golden Fire Hydrant Painting Ceremony
20th Street and Church Street
April 18 @ 6:00 am
Lefty O'Douls Annual Survivor Breakfast
333 Geary Street (at Powell) ________________________________________
News From USPS:
2012 USPS News
2011 USPS News
2010 USPS News
2009 USPS News
USPS Mail News
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4TH OF JULY EVENTS:
1. Capitol Fourth - (KQED/KRCB), Channel: 09/9.1/22/22.1 - 8:00pm-10:00pm
2. Macy's Fireworks Spectacular - (NBC), Channel: 03/11/11.1 - 9:00pm-11:00pm
3. KRON's Fireworks Around The Bay - (KRON), Channel: 04/4.1 - 9:00pm-10:00pm
4. Fireworks: 3-2-1 - (KQED), Channel: 22/22.1 - 10:30pm-11:00pm
5. KRON 4 News - (KRON), Channel: 04/4.1/4.2 - 11:00pm-11:30pm
More information will be available soon. ________________________________________
