Hotel Boheme: City Life

May 5, San Francisco Cinco de Mayo Festival

Dolores Park. This community-based cultural heritage event commemorates the

self-determination of the indigenous people of Mexico.

May 10, KABOOM

Pier 30/32. The 15th annual fireworks celebration sponsored by KFOG Radio

features a synchronized soundtrack, live music and children’s stage.

May 17, 4th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration

Japantown. The annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration gathers the

diversity of the Asian American populations of San Francisco and promotes

cross cultural interaction and acceptance through the sharing of cultures,

the creation of innovative programs and entertaining activities for visitors

and participants.

May 17, Uncorked! The San Francisco Wine Festival

Ghirardelli Square. Uncorked is a public event which provides the

opportunity to taste, learn and experience wine and gourmet food from

throughout Northern California Other activities include cooking

demonstrations by renowned Bay Area chefs, seminars, and great musical

entertainment.

May 17 - May 18, 2008 O’Reilly Oyster and Beer Festival

Fort Mason Center. The inimitable joy of pairing fresh oysters and creamy

stout draws some 20,000 annually to celebrate a timeless tradition that

began in Ireland.

May 18, 97th Annual ING Bay to Breakers 12k

Golden Gate Park. Since 1912 tens of thousands of people have gathered in

San Francisco to see the world’s largest footrace unfold as more than 70,000

runners and walkers push off with many wearing wild costumes.

May 24 - May 25, 2008 Carnaval San Francisco Festival and Grand Parade

Mission District. One of the city’s

most spectacular traditions, the 30th Annual Carnaval San Francisco

showcases the very best of Latin American and Carribean culture and

traditions with a diverse array of food, music, dance and artistry,

including works created by the talented community of Mission District

residents and Bay Area artists.

May 26, Memorial Day Commemoration

The Presidio of San Francisco. This special Memorial Day Commemoration will

feature a parade led by the 91st Division Pipes and Drum Band. The formal

ceremony will include a laying of wreaths, remarks, and a reading of the

Gettysburg Address.

May 31 - June 1, 32nd Annual Union Street Eco-Urban Festival

Union Street. One of San Francisco's largest, free festivals is going

green this year with an organic farmers market, arts and crafts created with

recycled and sustainable materials and eco-friendly exhibits; 150 artists,

20 gourmet food booths, live entertainment on two stages as well.