San Francisco, CA
Dozens show love in the form of pillow fighting at SF’s annual Valentine’s Day battle
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Solely in San Francisco are you able to get an enormous pillow combat, all within the identify of affection.
The Valentine’s Day custom began greater than 15 years in the past and has been in San Francisco ever since.
“What makes you need to hit any person with a pillow so onerous on Valentine’s Day?” we requested Kevin Macandog.
“I do not know I am simply pissed off you realize.” he mentioned.
“What are you pissed off about?” we requested.
“Being single!” mentioned Macandog.
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Not almost as many pissed off singles at this yr’s annual Nice San Francisco Pillow Battle in comparison with previous years, however there was love, within the type of smooching. And possibly throughout these vicious, I imply ‘playful’ hits.
“Is love within the air tonight?” we requested.
“It is like a hybrid of affection and hate however lean extra towards the love, lean extra towards the love,” mentioned Noerr.
“Hate and love are the identical aspect of the coin,” mentioned Michelle Zhou.
“Nonetheless love on this world proper?” we requested James Stein.
“In fact there’s all the time love in the event you look onerous sufficient, there’s all the time love,” mentioned Stein.
I assume we might name it a battle for love, pillow model.
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“What sort of method had been you utilizing right here?” we requested Heiylo Starlight.
” double-fisted pillowcase. Defend with one, swing with the opposite,” mentioned Starlight.
“You imply you have taken some hits?” we requested one girl.
“Yeah it is a struggle zone!” she responded.
Loads of laughter, however loads of pillows to the face and physique.
“There isn’t any pillow too small, see this one, simply as efficient,” Ali Black mentioned as she hit ABC 7’s J.R. Stone together with her pillow.
However everybody took these hits they usually had been okay with it, too misplaced in laughter and the love of Valentine’s Day in San Francisco.
“Simply having a great time!” mentioned one man.
“I work in gold growth so I do not get sufficient time to publicize and sort of socialize with folks so that is only a method to eliminate all that pent-up frustration,” mentioned Noerr.
“Is there a Valentine’s Day message for these of us on the market?” we requested Starlight.
“Love your self! The season is about love, does not matter in the event you’re with somebody or alone, simply have love in your coronary heart that is it,” mentioned Starlight.
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Michelle Jeffers, chief of community programs and partnerships for the city’s public library, said Sunday would be her first Carnaval, and pointed to her parade float members preparing for the day’s displays of community presence.
Many on the float work at the Mission branch’s temporary site on Valencia Street between 23rd and 24th streets during the original location’s renovation, which is due to finish in 2025.
“We’re trying to stay hydrated, getting our scarves ready, and we’ve got our ride,” Jeffers said, pointing to one of the library’s bookmobiles. “We just love a parade!”
Sunday’s parade followed a Carnaval festival that began Saturday along several blocks of Harrison Street, featuring music, dancing, food and crafts.
Musical headliners included Mexican singer Noel Torres, Latin fusion group Pirulo Y La Tribu and Honduran band Banda Blanca blending merengue and punta sounds. Cuban Latin pop star Franco was also set to perform. Previous headliners have included Santana, Tower of Power, Los Lonely Boys, Celia Cruz, Los Tigres del Norte and Tito Puente.
The festival typically draws 400,000 people, according to local organizers, and generates about $10 million for local businesses.
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SF celebrates another year of Carnaval, highlighting Latin and Indigenous community
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Carnaval is back in San Francisco and once again it is highlighting the city’s diverse Latin community.
“Being Latino my parents coming here, there is something to be proud of, you know?” said Christian Solorio, a city resident who comes to event every year.
The city closed four blocks on Harrison Street so vendors, live performers, and festival attendees could gather for the annual celebration. Roberto Hernandez, one of the organizers, says San Francisco has so much diversity that needs to be shared with everyone.
“Here people get an opportunity to showcase who they are,” he said. “Carnaval is celebrated around the world, and here in San Francisco, you get a little bit of everything from every country that celebrates Carnaval in all of Latin America and the Caribbean.”
Carnaval is usually celebrated before Lent. However, the weather can sometimes challenge outdoor gatherings that time of year. Hernandez says moving it to Memorial Day weekend avoids any weather delays, and he says it is less about the religious ties and more about the culture. There was live music, dancing and plenty of food. Local vendors also used this as a way to connect with the community.
“It helps people to get to know us,” said Reggie Wise, a vendor. “It also helps people to have a good time and share the best that the mission has to offer and the best that the city has to offer.”
The event continues Sunday with the Carnaval parade.
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