卡斯特罗

Everything You Need to Know About the 卡斯特罗 Street Fair

Your guide to one of San Francisco's biggest 同性恋群体 community events outside of Pride.

不一样的城市 社区 tucked among the rolling hills, San Francisco’s cultural diversity is built right into our geography. One of the city’s best examples of this is the 卡斯特罗 District, a bustling neighborhood famous for being the center of the known 同性恋群体 universe.

Many of San Francisco’s unique 社区 host their own annual fairs, 展示当地的商业和表演, 卡斯特罗也不例外. 事实上, the 卡斯特罗 Street Fair is one of the largest and is open to everyone, 所以穿上你最鲜艳的衣服加入进来吧.

重要的遗产

Started by legendary activist Harvey Milk in 1974 in reaction to the discriminatory policies of local merchants, 第一届卡斯特罗街集市吸引了超过5人,000人参加. 事实上, the 卡斯特罗 Street Fair was one of the main reasons that the 卡斯特罗 transformed into the center of the 同性恋群体 community not just for San Francisco but for the entire country. 既是抗议也是庆祝, the 卡斯特罗 Street Fair became a flashpoint of the civil rights struggle, as well as a place for connecting with the community. 

今天, the 卡斯特罗 Street Fair is one of San Francisco’s most important festivals and contends with the annual Pride Festival and Parade as the top 同性恋群体+ event in the city. 这是一场持续一整天的街头派对, with multiple live music stages at key intersections and open-air dance parties on every block.

何时何地加入

The 卡斯特罗 Street Fair happens every fall and it lasts all day and well into the night. Bring your sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses, and prepare to have the time of your life.

The 卡斯特罗 Street Fair takes over the entire commercial heart of the 卡斯特罗 and is centered on 卡斯特罗 Street between Market and 19th streets. Check-in at the information booth at the corner of Market and 卡斯特罗 Streets for a map and local tips before heading to the Main Stage at 19th Street.

The 卡斯特罗 Street Fair also extends for four blocks along 18th Street. Don’t forget to duck into the Dance Alley at 18th and Collingwood streets to get your groove on. 市场街上的许多商人和酒吧. will also be celebrating the 卡斯特罗 Street Fair, so be sure to check them out, too.

如何到达那里

From downtown San Francisco, the 卡斯特罗 is easy to reach on public transit. 只要乘西行的K或M路 市政地铁 火车和出口在卡斯特罗街. 站. 你将处于行动的中心. 另外, 为了一个有趣和风景优美的骑行, take the F Market streetcar up Market Street to its terminus at 卡斯特罗 and Market Streets.

视觉与听觉

The 卡斯特罗 Street Fair is also a huge showcase of the creative talent in the 卡斯特罗 District and the larger 同性恋群体+ community of the Bay Area. There will be hundreds of different artisan stalls where you can purchase a wide range of one-of-a-kind and uniquely San Francisco items that will be on display.

Local DJs and bands will front the Main Stage and other smaller stages throughout the fair. 过去的表演者包括The wow Nellies! 以及贝博体彩app同性恋自由乐队. 

为邻居做好事

The 卡斯特罗 Street Fair is a charitable organization powered by over 20 local non-profit beneficiaries that provide essential services to the 卡斯特罗 and surrounding communities. The funds gained from the fair—a $10 donation is suggested—also go to maintaining the huge rainbow-colored flag that reigns supreme over Harvey Milk Plaza and serves as a source of pride for the 同性恋群体 community worldwide.

看看卡斯特罗街集市 官方网站 了解更多信息.


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亚伦但泽

Aaron是Digital的经理 & 社交媒体营销在贝博体彩app旅游. He has lived in San Francisco for over 9 years and has worked in Travel & 其中超过7个是旅游业. He is usually exploring the Bay Area hunting for that new and unique experience and good food too!