SF carnaval Parade a man dressed in green
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Lowriders rule

People riding decorated bicycles in a parade on a city street with onlookers behind barricades.
Photo by George Lipp.
Two women drive a vintage convertible car in a parade, followed by another classic car. A crowd lines the street under a stop sign and shop signs in the background.
Photo by George Lipp.
low rider card.
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A black vintage car with two people inside drives down a sunny street. The passenger waves their hand out of the window. Other classic cars are seen in the background.
Photo by George Lipp.
A red pickup truck with its bed lifted vertically is parked on a street. People are standing behind a barricade in the background.
Photo by George Lipp.
A black classic convertible car drives in a parade with a sign "Made in the Mission." A woman holds the sign, and people observe from the sidewalk, with a security guard in the background.
Photo by George Lipp.
A vintage car with a "GC-4279" license plate drives down a street lined with spectators behind barricades.
Photo by George Lipp.
A man with a mustache is seen driving a vintage car with a reflective bronze interior. He is partially obscured by the rearview mirror and the car's windshield frame.
Photo by George Lipp.
A group of children wearing baseball caps sit inside an open door of a classic black car, with one child looking forward.
Photo by George Lipp.
Rear view of a vintage car with intricate artwork on the trunk, California license plate 7JSK739, and visible louvers on the rear window, parked beside a red vehicle.
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Close-up of a glossy red vehicle with intricate pinstriping and a painted image of a woman on the side of the rear part. Sunlight reflects off the shiny surface, highlighting the detailed artwork.
Photo by George Lipp.
Young boy in black hoodie and hat sits in the driver's seat of a classic car, looking straight ahead through the open window.
Photo by George Lipp.

The Aztec dancers

A young girl wearing a traditional feathered headdress and ornate headband participates in a cultural event. Another person dressed in colorful attire is visible in the background.
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A person wearing a feathered headdress and decorative attire participates in a ceremonial or cultural event.
Photo by George Lipp.
A person wearing traditional attire with a headdress of feathers participates in a parade.
Photo by George Lipp.
A person wearing an elaborate headdress made of feathers and a skull decorates their head while participating in a cultural event.
Photo by George Lipp.
Person in vibrant, traditional attire with colorful feathered headdress participating in a public event, with onlookers in the background.
Photo by George Lipp.
A dancer dressed in traditional attire with a large feathered headdress performs in a street parade, surrounded by onlookers.
Photo by George Lipp.
A group of people in colorful, traditional costumes and feathered headdresses perform a dance on a street, surrounded by onlookers and photographers.
Photo by George Lipp.
A group of people in colorful, traditional Native American attire participate in a street parade, showcasing vibrant feathers and intricate beadwork.
Photo by George Lipp.

Floats and dancers

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Photo by George Lipp.
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A person in colorful, feathered attire smiles and raises their arms during an outdoor celebration or parade.
Photo by George Lipp.
A group of children in colorful costumes dance in a parade while a man with a backpack watches from the foreground. A banner with "La tierra" is partially visible on the right.
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A woman in traditional attire leads a parade while balancing a red tray with drinks on her head. Other participants in colorful costumes are visible behind her.
Photo by George Lipp.
A person in a colorful, traditional costume and mask participates in a parade. The outfit includes vibrant fabrics, tassels, and a feathered headdress.
Photo by George Lipp.
Photo by George Lipp.
A young girl with a large pink bow and colorful face paint looks up at a person in a turquoise shirt during an outdoor event.
Photo by George Lipp.
two dancers pausing
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Puerto rican float with lots of people.
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A lone drummer in a parade.
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A drummer with his eyes closed.
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Cat like dancers in a parade
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A float with lots of people on it.
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A jag man in SF carnaval
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A girl in a wagon in SF Carnaval
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Waving woman in a parade
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SF carnaval parade of danceres.
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SF carnaval dancer
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Sf carnaval and someone in reflective glass
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A man with a staff in sf carnaval
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A young girl with a red hat in sf carnaval
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SF carnaval a woman with a whistle
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SF carnaval Parade dancers in red
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SF carnaval Parade a float with happy drummers
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SF carnaval Parade a young woman in green
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SF carnaval Parade a young girl
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Children dressed in matching black t-shirts and yellow hats with decorations walk in a parade, arms outstretched, smiling as they perform.
Photo by George Lipp,
A dancer wearing a green feathered headdress and an embellished costume performs outdoors, with a colorful mural in the background.
Photo by George Lipp,
Children in colorful traditional attire are dancing together in a lively outdoor event, with spectators watching behind a barricade.
Photo by George Lipp,
Two people in colorful feathered costumes participate in a parade. One leads with vibrant red, blue, and white feathers, while the other follows in matching colors with braided hair.
Photo by George Lipp,
Person dressed in an elaborate costume with face paint and headpiece stands on a street during an outdoor event with spectators behind barriers.
Photo by George Lipp,
Three women in vibrant, traditional costumes with elaborate headpieces perform a dance outdoors, standing in front of a large decorative backdrop.
Photo by George Lipp,
A toddler wearing a bright pink and gold outfit smiles and reaches upwards, standing outdoors on a sunlit day.
Photo by George Lipp,
Performers in elaborate golden costumes with spiky headdresses and bead embellishments participate in a street parade. They are smiling and dancing, with a crowd and barriers visible in the background.
Photo by George Lipp,
A group of people in traditional dress walk in a parade, with one person prominently holding an American flag. Several onlookers are visible in the foreground.
Photo by George Lipp,
A group of people wearing blue and green costumes with aquatic-themed hats and sunglasses are participating in a parade, with some playing percussion instruments.
Photo by George Lipp,
A person wearing a vibrant green costume with blue headgear performs a dance outdoors, with an audience seated in the background.
Photo by George Lipp,
A decorated truck with large black wings and colorful balloons participates in a street parade, surrounded by spectators and trees lining the street.
Photo by George Lipp,
Children wearing colorful costumes and animal masks march in a street parade.
Photo by George Lipp.
Three women in colorful traditional attire, one in pink holding a colorful tassel, participate in an outdoor cultural event, with a blurred urban background.
Photo by George Lipp.
A person dressed in traditional indigenous attire with colorful feathers and face paint performs in a street parade, with onlookers watching from behind a barricade.
Photo by George Lipp.
A performer in a vibrant blue and purple feathered costume dances in a street parade, while onlookers watch from behind barriers. Other performers and spectators are visible in the background.
Photo by George Lipp.
People dressed in traditional costumes and masks participate in a street parade.
Photo by George Lipp.
Person in traditional costume and large hat walking in a parade. Onlookers stand behind a barrier on the sidewalk.
Photo by George Lipp.
People in brightly colored costumes made of fabric strips participate in a festive parade.
Photo by George Lipp.

George Lipp has long lived in the Mission. He’s our volunteer extraordinaire – always out taking photos or running across crimes in progress.

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3 Comments

  1. Noticed under “Aztec dancers” a woman wearing Native American regalia: Something new? (I haven’t been to Carnaval since 2018.)
    And under “… floats”, the photo of the girl seemingly levitating was very appropriate— and funny— intentionally or not. Again, nice shootin’! Viva Carnaval!

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  3. George,

    Now, that’s a great story !!

    Thanks to people like Roberto Hernandez there is still fun in the Mission but I miss the vendors at 16th and Mission which could use a Police Koban.

    A good friend who is native here (as was Lincoln Steffens) and grew up with Hernandez shook his head in wonder at Roberto’s car:

    “That thing has to have at least a hundred thousand in it and he has two of them !!”

    Hernandez is driving force (ignore the pun and it will go away) behind that parade and is my First Ranked Choice Pick for D-9 Supe.

    h.

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