# Event Details - **Event Name**: Southeast Asian New Year Celebration: Songkran Festival 2026 (SF) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: Step into Southeast Asian New Year with a hands-on water blessing, Thai street food, and live cultural performances!About this EventSongkran Festival SF 2026: Southeast Asian New Year (FREE)Celebrate the Southeast Asian New Year at Civic Center with a vibrant, all-day cultural festival featuring a parade, live music, performances, food, and a traditional water blessing ceremony open to all. With support from the APA Heritage Foundation, the Royal Thai Consulate General, the Thai Association of Northern California, theThai Cultural Councils of Berkeley and Fremont, and the Thai Census. ? What You’ll ExperienceOpening parade with traditional Thai dance & long drumsWater blessing ceremony (interactive + open to the public)Live cultural performances from Thai and Southeast Asian groupsVietnamese jazz band (live set)Community pageant (costume, evening gown, Q&A, awards)Live concert finaleSoutheast Asian food + vendors? Program Highlights11:00 AM – Opening Parade11:15 AM – Opening Ceremony11:45 AM – Water BlessingAfternoon – Performances, Vietnamese jazz, pageant4:30–5:30 PM – Live Concert FinaleCome for an hour or stay all day.? Why GoOne of SF’s only Southeast Asian New Year festivalsUNESCO-recognized cultural traditionCivic Center location during AAPI Heritage Month? DetailsDate: May 16, 2026Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PMLocation: Fulton Plaza, Civic Center, SFAdmission: Free (RSVP encouraged)?️ Reserve Your SpotFree event. RSVP for updates and schedule highlights.? Save your spot now https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/62eb9b60-5036-11f1-be3c-5d1f450c2704-rimg-w693-h740-dc030305-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/632521f0-5036-11f1-be3c-5d1f450c2704-rimg-w989-h740-dc020619-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-francisco/southeast-asian-new-year-celebration-songkran-festival-2026-sf/100001987707691212 - **Event Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, parades, concerts, performances, live-music, food-drinks, jazz, food-truck-festivals, music-festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 7 hours - Location: Fulton Plaza - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Francisco - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Fulton Plaza - **lat**: 37.7795993 - **long**: -122.4159252 - **full address**: Fulton Plaza, Fulton Street, San Francisco, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Southeast Asian New Year Celebration: Songkran Festival 2026 (SF) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/ab0038435c265049119c21b7e0a2b4b559c4cc2224cec13d7b208c9a1f2d4a6f-rimg-w1170-h1250-dc020305-gmir.jpg?v=1777434365 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Southeast Asian New Year Celebration: Songkran Festival 2026 (SF) being held? - **A:** Southeast Asian New Year Celebration: Songkran Festival 2026 (SF) takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Fulton Plaza, Fulton Street, San Francisco, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Southeast Asian New Year Celebration: Songkran Festival 2026 (SF)? - **A:** Southeast Asian New Year Celebration: Songkran Festival 2026 (SF) is organized by The Bamboo. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Southeast Asian New Year Celebration: Songkran Festival 2026 (SF) is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Francisco, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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