On 17th Street, these two had the unenviable task of informing Carnaval groups in 2010 to stop their music after turning off the main parade route on Mission Street so as not to disturb the neighborhood. “Community service”? Viva Carnaval!
I am a native San Franciscan. Since becoming a photographer I’ve found The City always ready for her close-up, blemishes and all. I love doing shots here— can’t let tourists have all the fun.
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They should have hidden their signs and danced. Viva la Carnival!!