Festivals, carnivals, parades and holidays

We will give several festivals for example, where you can go, have fun and leave a lot of pleasant impressions. And you can read more about each of the festivals in our next articles.

• San Francisco International Film Festival (SFIFF)

If you still think that all cinema in America revolves exclusively around the Oscars, then here's the news: the oldest and most authoritative annual film festival in the United States is held in San Francisco. The festival is also the most democratic: it takes place in April (when the tickets are not so expensive), and anyone can get to the shows - you only need to buy tickets on the SFIFF website.

• Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival

Multicultural festival, gathering huge crowds. And not just like that: there are music venues, and ethical food, and hand-made, and artists ... And even environmental movements. If you want to spend the day walking from wine tastings to scenes with musicians and exhibitions of the latest achievements of eco-friendly art, on the way getting acquainted with a bunch of people - you are here.

• Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival

This music festival brings together the most diverse audiences in Golden Gate Park. 7 scenes unfold there, with more than a hundred musicians and bands playing. The festival is called the new Woodstock - there are often not only mastodons, but also new bands that are rapidly reaching success.

• San francisco pride

It is not necessary to belong to minorities or even to support them in order to have a good time. Seriously - despite all the prejudices, the parade looks very bright, colorful and positive. San Francisco is one of the most active centers of LGBT culture, and therefore such events are held regularly. But they do not sow any disgust - only a pleasant surprise.

There is no reason to be limited to this - there are many events in a big city. And to find out about the most interesting and choose your leisure options, contact us at American Butler! We love and are able to make the best routes for traveling in the USA.

Rules of festival life

As in any major city, in San Francisco there are a few rules that are best followed. Not that it is necessary, but living will definitely become more comfortable and quieter. This is especially true of festivals and other public events, where you are just one of thousands of guests.

1. Do not take a lot of things with you. This attracts the attention of street robbers. Of course, nobody will touch you in the crowd, but they can trace you.

   You shouldn’t fall into paranoia and look for every criminal that comes along, but God protects you who are better protected - it’s better to mimic under local people and don’t carry around with you, for example, a backpack with lots of expensive photo equipment.

2. Do not leave anything in the cars. Especially if you park in the distance. In general, this rule works at any time - they steal any bags or valuables left mercilessly. But when everyone is busy with some vivid spectacle, the robbers have great prospects.
3. Do not believe the stereotypes. Down with prejudice when it comes to festivals! Below you will understand what we are talking about. But the fact remains that you should not dismiss any kind of entertainment simply because of prejudice, in the end everything will be fun and cool.