Southeast Asian New Year Celebration: Songkran Festival 2026 (SF)
Schedule
Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am to 06:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Fulton Plaza | San Francisco, CA
About this Event
Songkran Festival SF 2026: Southeast Asian New Year (FREE)
Celebrate the Southeast Asian New Year at Civic Center with a vibrant, all-day cultural festival featuring a parade, live music, performances, food, and a traditional water blessing ceremony open to all.
π§ What Youβll Experience
- Opening parade with traditional Thai dance & long drums
- Water blessing ceremony (interactive + open to the public)
- Live cultural performances from Thai and Southeast Asian groups
- Vietnamese jazz band (live set)
- Community pageant (costume, evening gown, Q&A, awards)
- Live concert finale
- Southeast Asian food + vendors
π₯ Program Highlights
11:00 AM β Opening Parade
11:15 AM β Opening Ceremony
11:45 AM β Water Blessing
Afternoon β Performances, Vietnamese jazz, pageant
4:30β5:30 PM β Live Concert Finale
Come for an hour or stay all day.
π Why Go
- One of SFβs only Southeast Asian New Year festivals
- UNESCO-recognized cultural tradition
- Civic Center location during AAPI Heritage Month
π Details
Date: May 16, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM β 6:00 PM
Location: Fulton Plaza, Civic Center, SF
Admission: Free (RSVP encouraged)
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Where is it happening?
Fulton Plaza, Fulton Street, San Francisco, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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