Hold on to your hats and bonnets, Union Street is preparing for its 19^th Annual Easter Parade & Spring Celebration this Sunday, April 4, from 10 am to 5 pm. San Francisco’s renowned shopping district will host a full day of free events, activities, entertainment and a wildly popular Easter Bonnet Contest. Everyone is invited to partake in the festivities from 10am-5pm and of course, a very special bunny will make an appearance, with a number of his friends.

Affectionately dubbed the “Biggest Little Parade” in San Francisco, the Union Street Easter Parade is not to be missed. Beginning at 2pm as many as 45 units with hundreds of enthusiastic participants including everything from vintage cars, rainbow-clad stilt walkers to flamboyant floats and costumed characters will make their way the five blocks down Union Street from Gough to Fillmore. The public is invited to join in the parade for free.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Easter Bonnet Contest Judging at the Info Booth @ Buchanan from 11:15 to 1:15: Adults, children, pets, and more can enter!

On the Main Stage at Buchanan (the times are subject to change, except for the Parade & Bonnet Awards):

10-11         Fred Anderson Juggling
11-12         Dana Smith the Entertainer
12-2          Tim Cain, well known children’s singer
2-3           Parade
3-3:30      Cheer SF
3:30-4:15 Easter Bonnet Contest Awards
4:15-5       Jimbo the Clown

Kid’s activities that take place on Union Street from Gough to Fillmore (5 blocks) throughout the day from 10:00-5:00pm:
Photos with the Easter Bunny
Jest Jewels bubble Wrap Jump, 1869 Union St
Enchanted Crystal Garden, 1895 Union St
Peekadoodle hands on kid’s craft area
Pony Ride & Petting Zoo
Face Painters
Balloon Animal Creators
Kid’s Inflatables
Stilt Walkers
Trackless Train for kids to ride
Tea Cup ride
Wandering Costume Characters
SPCA Van
SF Library Bookmobile
Cupcakes from That Takes the Cake, Kingdom Cake and Kara’s Cupcakes

For more information about the event call 800-310-6563 or visit UnionStreetSF.com.