More San Francisco Carnaval 2026 Photos

Some more photos from the Carnaval parade. This is one of my favorite SF events to photograph, there is so much color and movement!

Low Riders in the San Francisco Carnaval 2026 Parade

Low riders are an important part of the culture of the Mission District, and they took their rightful place in the annual Carnaval parade yesterday, right at the front. Here are some of the photos I took, plus a video of some of those impressive hydraulics in action.

Photo Gallery from Carnaval in the Mission

The Carnaval Grand Parade in the Mission is a super fun event to photograph (and to attend). Most parades are boring, but not this one! So much color, dancing, music, and joy. Here is a selection of photos I took yesterday. I regret choosing to be on the side of the street that was shooting slightly into the sun, but lucky for me, the parade continued well past noon, and the later photos are lit more favorably. All shot on my good ol' iPhone 14 Pro.