Thousands lined the Grand Parade route led by Grand Marshal, 1992 Nobel Peace Prize recipient Rigoberta Menchú Tum during Carnaval San Francisco on Sunday.

Over 3,000 colorful and many feathered parade participants drove, danced and walked the 20-block route in the City’s Mission District.

Themed “Honor Indigenous Roots” the 46th Carnaval is the largest and longest-running multicultural celebration in California, draws 400,000 attendees annually and generates $10 million for local businesses.

Bloco Ginga Brasil
Members of Bloco Ginga Brasil perform during the Grand Parade at Carnaval San Francisco. (Ray Saint Germain/Bay City News)
Esplendor Azteca Xipe Totec
Members of Esplendor Azteca Xipe Totec perform during the Grand Parade at Carnaval San Francisco 2024. (Ray Saint Germain/Bay City News)
Grand Parade at Carnaval San Francisco
Juliette Green of Berkeley paraded holding the V in ‘CARNAVAL’ during the Grand Parade at Carnaval San Francisco. (Ray Saint Germain/Bay City News)
lowrider bikes
(L) Alfredo Gonzalez and the rest of the Red Bulls wait for their entrance to the Grand Parade at Carnaval San Francisco 2024. (Ray Saint Germain/Bay City News)
Caporales San Simón Cochabamba
Members of Caporales San Simón Cochabamba perform during the Grand Parade at Carnaval San Francisco 2024. (Ray Saint Germain/Bay City News)
Johana Vizcarra owner and director of Samba Conmigo
Johana Vizcarra owner and director of Samba Conmigo performs during the Grand Parade at Carnaval San Francisco 2024. (Ray Saint Germain/Bay City News)
Dominic Santiago and Sam Ramirez of Samba Ritmo
(R-L) Dominic Santiago and Sam Ramirez of Samba Ritmo play at the start of the Grand Parade at Carnaval San Francisco 2024. (Ray Saint Germain/Bay City News)
lowrider Chevrolet Impala convertible
The crowd watches a lowrider Chevrolet Impala convertible heads down the parade route during the Grand Parade at Carnaval San Francisco 2024. (Ray Saint Germain/Bay City News)
Beautiful Beginnings Arts Collective
A member of Beautiful Beginnings Arts Collective performs during the Grand Parade at Carnaval San Francisco 2024. (Ray Saint Germain/Bay City News)
Bloco Ginga Brasil performance
Members of Bloco Ginga Brasil perform during the Grand Parade at Carnaval San Francisco 2024. (Ray Saint Germain/Bay City News)
Dennis Bain performs with CubaCaribe
Dennis Bain performs with CubaCaribe during the Grand Parade at Carnaval San Francisco 2024. (Ray Saint Germain/Bay City News)
Janet Robertson of San Francisco
(L-R) Janet Robertson of San Francisco gets a high five from a member of Esforço during the Grand Parade at Carnaval San Francisco 2024. (Ray Saint Germain/Bay City News)
Caporales San Simón Cochabamba
Members of Caporales San Simón Cochabamba perform during the Grand Parade at Carnaval San Francisco 2024. (Ray Saint Germain/Bay City News)
Moving Beyond Productions perform
Members of Moving Beyond Productions perform during the Grand Parade at Carnaval San Francisco 2024. (Ray Saint Germain/Bay City News)
Bloco Ginga Brasil perform
Members of Bloco Ginga Brasil perform during the Grand Parade at Carnaval San Francisco 2024. (Ray Saint Germain/Bay City News)