San Francisco hosts a staggering number of festivals each year. The most prestigious festivals hosted here include the San Francisco International Film Festival in spring, the San Francisco International Animation Festival in November, the San Francisco Blues Festival in September, The San Francisco Jazz Festival in October/November, San Francisco's own Oktoberfest, The Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival in August, the San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival and The San Francisco LGBT Parade in June, the LovEvolution Fest (earlier known as the LoveParade LoveFest) in October, the Folsom Street Fair, and the San Francisco Oyster and Beer Festival in May. Read More..

Several tree lighting ceremonies are set to take place in this festive month. The Berkeley Festival of lights on the 1st of December, at the Berkeley Civic Center Park; the lighting ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton on December 2nd; and the light at Presidio on the 5th of December are a few of them. Read More..

The most important film festival held in this city is the San Francisco International Film Festival which is held each spring (April-May) and lasts for two weeks. It's recognized in the United States as the oldest running film festival. Each year about 150 movies are screened from about 50 different countries. Read More..

The three day Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival at the Golden Gate Park, the five day North Beach Jazz Festival, the weekend Blues Festival, The three week San Francisco Jazz Festival, the Stern Grove Music Festival that lasts from June through August, the day-long Treasure Island Music Festival and the the weekend long Aloha Festival featuring music from the Pacific and Polynesian islands are among the many musical festivals hosted here. Read More..

This festival first was started in 2002 by a joint collaboration between Green America and Global Exchange. In the six years since, it has grown beyond expectations with the 2008, Green Festival lasting three days with about 150 speakers and 400 environmentally friendly businesses participating. Read More..

There are a handful of fun parades to attend in San Francisco. The St. Patrick's Day parade makes its way through the Downtown area. April 1st has been christened St. Stupid's Day Parade and is great fun to attend or be a part of. Read More..

San Francisco brings in each New Year with a holiday. This is followed by the Dr. Marting Luther Jr. Day on the 19th of January. Lincoln's Day is celebrated on the 12th of February and President's Day on the 16th of February. March 31st has been designated Cesar Chavez Day. The 25th of May marks Memorial Day, followed by Independence Day on the 4th of July. Read More..

Thanksgiving weekend, Christmas and New Year's Day are all celebrated with great fervor in San Francisco with many festive events being planned and held in restaurants and other public places. Tree lighting events in different neighborhoods and squares, book fairs, Holiday Light festivals, and Arts and crafts festivals are some events that enliven the holiday season. Read More..