No shortage of activities this holiday weekend.
There’s no shortage of cultural activities to explore around the Bay Area this Memorial Day weekend — especially festivals. From world music to international arts and film festivals, this weekend is packed with plenty of fun things to do around the region. Carnaval San Francisco A celebration of Latin American and Caribbean culture themed “La Cultura Cura — Culture Heals,” featuring a parade, live music, dance, costumes, food, activities, exhibitors, vendors and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, May 25-26. Free. Harrison St. between 16th and 24th St., S.F.; Parade 9:30 a.m. Sunday, May 26. Mission St. from 24th and Bryant to Van Ness and 15th, S.F.
Afro Soca Love: Oakland Outdoor Festival A block-party-style event celebrating the nexus of Afro-Caribbean cultures. The all-day party features
a marketplace with Afro-Caribbean vendors, an outdoor drinking village and performances from international musicians. Noon-7 p.m. Monday, May 27. $5-$10. Lot 13, 341 13th St., Oakland.
Uncle Frank’s Sh*tKickin’ Memorial Day
Party Live performances from local country and rock bands Christopher Ford Band, Valerie Jay & the Americanos,
Crying Time and the Evangenitals. Barbecue and drink specials.
Lassos encouraged. 3-8 p.m. Monday, May 27. $10. El Rio, 3158 Mission St., S.F. San Francisco International Arts Festival Eleven days of multicultural performance by more than 50 international ensembles focused on increasing human awareness and understanding and embodying an imaginative microcosm of the Bay Area featuring comedy, dance, educational seminars, music, performance art, theater, social events and more. See website for schedule. Through Sunday, June 2. $15-$38. Fort Mason Center, 2 Marine Blvd., S.F.
Memorial Day Services and Parades
Benicia Arsenal Post Cemetery Memorial
Day Service Commemorate Memorial Day at the oldest military cemetery on the West Coast. 10 a.m. Monday, May 27. Free. Birch Road, Benicia.
Cypress Lawn Memorial Day Service Live music, presentation of colors, military tribute and lunch reception. 11 a.m. Monday, May 27. Free. 1370 El Camino Road, Colma.
Hillsborough Memorial Day Parade Starts at 10:30 a.m. at Town Hall, followed by an 11:45 a.m. ceremony; carnival and live music. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday, May 27. Free. 1600 Floribunda Ave., Hillsborough.
Mill Valley Memorial Day Ceremony and
Parade A ceremony begins at 9:45 a.m. in Lytton Square, followed by a parade at 10:30 a.m. that begins at Old Mill Park on Throckmorton Avenue. The parade turns down Miller Avenue, ending at Tamalpais High. Downtown Mill Valley.
Mountain View Cemetery Memorial Day
Commemoration Presentation of colors, salute to the fallen and spoken remarks. 10 a.m. Monday, May 27. Free. 5000 Piedmont Ave., Oakland.
Presidio Memorial Day Commemoration
and Parade Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Presidio Officers’ Club, followed by 11 a.m. ceremony and 21gun salute at National Cemetery, and community picnic at Main Parade Ground. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, May 27. Free. The Presidio, S.F.
San Rafael Memorial Day Service Patriotic music, ceremony, wreath laying and reception. 10 a.m. Monday, May 27. Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael.
Skylawn Memorial Park Memorial Day
Service Remarks by Mayor Deborah Penrose, military tribute by Stewart Tartan Pipes & Drums Band, live bluegrass, lunch reception. 11 a.m. Monday, May 27. Free. Skyline Blvd., San Mateo.
USS Hornet Memorial Day Service Live music by the Hornet Band, spoken tributes, and
wreath toss. 11 a.m. Monday, May 27. Free. 707 W. Hornet Ave., Pier 3, Alameda.