Chinatown Car Show and Parade

Name: Chinatown Car Show and Parade
Start: 2026-09-06
End: 2026-09-06
Location: San Francisco

The fifth annual Chinatown Car Show and Parade in San Francisco features vehicle displays, a festive parade, and cultural performances. Held along Grant Avenue, the free community event includes traditional lion dances and live music for the public to enjoy.

Date: Sep 6, 2026
Location: San Francisco

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Event summary

Highlights

Fifth annual vehicle exhibition and parade in San Francisco's Chinatown
Car show displays held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cultural performances including traditional lion dances
Free public admission along Grant Avenue

The Chinatown Car Show and Parade returns to San Francisco for its fifth annual edition on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The event is a collaborative effort organized by the Chinatown History and Culture Association, the Chinese American Association of Commerce, and the American Chinese Herb Trade Association. It brings together automotive enthusiasts and the local community for a day of celebration in the heart of the historic neighborhood.

The festivities begin with a car show running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., followed by a parade that travels along Grant Avenue. Beyond the vehicle displays, the event features cultural highlights such as traditional lion dance performances and live musical entertainment. The entire program is free for the public to attend.

To facilitate the event, Grant Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic between Broadway and California Street from early morning until the evening. Local transit officials have noted that while the streets are closed for the show and parade, Muni bus services in the area are expected to continue without impact.

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