by Magdy Zara
Homeless residents of the Columbus Park Camp have begun moving into temporary housing, and the owners of El Grito de Bernal Haunted House and HomeFirst have teamed up to deliver kits to the beneficiaries who were successfully relocated to safe housing thanks to the City of San José and HomeFirst.
This year’s El Grito de Bernal opening will feature a touch of solidarity, as a clothing drive will also be held at the fairgrounds, where donation bins will be available. Additionally, tickets will be donated to schools, as well as low-income and special needs communities.
The 2025 show, “Forbidden Symphony,” promises to be an unforgettable and chilling experience that continues to celebrate the extraordinary legacy of its founder.
The El Grito de Bernal Haunted House will officially open to the public this Friday, September 19th at 7:00 p.m., and will remain open until November 2nd at the Gateway Hall of the San Jose Fairgrounds.
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The Kings of the Streets Lowrider Parade and Festival
As part of the Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month celebrations, the San Francisco Lowrider Council and Native American Arts and Culture have organized a full-day celebration of lowriders. This year, the parade will be televised.
The completely free festivities will begin with a parade down Mission Street, followed by a show jumping competition at 24th and Mission Streets, followed by a car show. Musical performances will also include Angélica Zamudio (Bliss the Bay Wolf); Frankie Navarro; Mariachi Femenil Orgullo Mexicano; Mariachi Bonitas de Dinorah; and Tamborazo Los Incomparables.
The parade will broadcast live on CBS on Saturday, September 20. Organizers expect hundreds of lowriders from across the country, including women-led car clubs, to parade down Mission Street.
The parade will take place this Saturday, September 20, starting at 1 p.m., on Mission Street between Cesar Chavez and 17th, San Francisco.
Latin Music, Food, and Culture at the Mercadito
If you’re looking for a unique evening with family and friends, KQED’s mini-festival is the perfect opportunity to celebrate music, food, and culture.
A variety of local Mission artists and vendors come together for a night of fun, flavor, and family entertainment.
Feel the energy of a live band, savor a free coffee and bread from Calaca Coffee or Norte54, and enjoy the taste of a home rooted in tradition.
Don’t miss this opportunity this Thursday, September 25th, starting at 7:00 p.m., at The Commons at KQED, located at 2601 Mariposa Street in San Francisco. Admission is $15.
