The Filipino American Development Foundation presents
SAN FRANCISCO’S 20TH ANNUAL PAROL LANTERN FESTIVAL
Rain or shine, get into the holiday spirit with specialty parols made by Filipino artists and creators, free samples of traditional Filipino holiday treats, live music, and a parol lighting ceremony.
Save the Date
Saturday, December 10, 3pm-8pm
Location
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
701 Mission St, San Francisco, CA
Schedule of events
3-5PM
Taste of Christmas featuring traditional Filipino holiday dishes in the YBCA Forum
3-6PM
Parol Gallery and Exhibition in the YBCA Forum
6-7 PM
Parol Stroll and parade of community & professional organizations
7-8PM
Tala Awards celebrating the decorated parols which reflect the theme.
Taste of Christmas
3-5 PM, Yerba Buena Center of the Arts Forum
Feel at home and bring back warm memories featuring traditional Filipino holiday treats from Ate Rosie Drapiza, Kababayan, Lota & KJake, Phil House, Ling Nam, Mang Bonnie, and Ate Tess of JT's Restaurant .
Free samples until it lasts.
Parol Showcase, Live Music, and Cultural Performances
3-6 PM Yerba Buena Center of the Arts Forum
Enjoy performances from local Filipino musicians and community members including Kapwa Kultura, Kulintang Dialect, Galing Bata Student Choir, and Retro Pop.
Parols by SF Farol and parols created by community organizations competing for the Tala Awards will also be on display in the YBCA Forum.
PAROL STROLL
Join our stroll contingents across the Yerba Buena Gardens as we showcase all of our parol lanterns!
6- 7PM in the Yerba Buena Gardens
THE TALA AWARDS
The TALA Awards will continue the tradition of judging parols submitted based on festival theme, craftsmanship, concept execution & creativity, and exhibition presentation.
7-8PM in the Yerba Buena Gardens Main Stage
COVID PROTOCOL FOR PAROL LANTERN FESTIVAL:
At YBCA, we continue to prioritize the health and well-being of our community, and our protocols meet or exceed local, state and federal public health requirements.
Per city guidelines, masks are strongly recommended but no longer required for visitors indoors at YBCA.
YBCA no longer requires proof of vaccinations or a negative test to enter our buildings.
If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, we ask that you cancel your visit to YBCA and take the time to rest and recover.