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Columbus Day 2010 – Discovery of America Celebration

San Francisco Columbus Day 2010

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Event Name: Columbus Day 2010

Event Date: Monday, 11th October, 2010

Event Time: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm

Event Venue: Fisherman’s Wharf

Celebrate the San Francisco Columbus Day on the second Monday 11th October 2010, which is a very significant day of America. The day commemorates the friendship between Italy and USA, as well as the mutual respect and co-operation between the two countries.

This day is celebrated with lot of fun and excitement and it pays tribute to the first journey to America by an Italian sailor Christopher Columbus in 1492. This day is also observed by many Italian-Americans as a celebration of Italian-American heritage.

Current Celebrations

The major highlights this year include dozens of handcrafted parade floats featuring Bay Area businesses, community groups, and Italian organizations. The 142nd Annual Italian Heritage Parade on Sunday, October 10, 2010, is the best tourist attraction and the Nation’s oldest Italian-American parade and community celebration.

Best part of the parade is that admissions to all parade activities-including the Ferrari Sportscar display in Washington Square Park and a variety of hands-on activities for children and families will be totally Free. This momentous parade will start from Fisherman’s Wharf to North Beach and will be bigger, better and more colorful than ever.

The participants for the Columbus Day are the local high school Italian clubs and marching bands. This event will offer special appearances by “Christopher Columbus” and Queen Isabella and Her Court. Visitors can enjoy the performances by a variety of traditional Italian musicians and performance artists.

This year’s event marks a special appearance by Bay Area and Italian-American celebrities. For the foodies it will be an ultimate treat with the festive open-air dining and Italian wine and food specials at North Beach restaurants lining the Parade route.

So what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and be ready to attend the San Francisco Columbus Day historic event beforehand. You can enjoy your stay at the luxurious hotels like the Sheraton Fishermans Wharf or Wharf Inn.

September 14th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: Attractions, Events-Enertainment | Leave a comment

20th Annual Autumn Moon Festival in Chinatown San Francisco

San Francisco Autumn Moon Festival 2010

San Francisco Autumn Moon Festival 2010 - Courtesy (chuckcurrie.blogs.com)

Event Name: Autumn Moon Festival 2010 Chinatown San Francisco

Event Date: 18th – 19th Sept 2010 (annual)

Event Venue: Chinatown, San Francisco, USA

Event Time: Sat 11am-4pm; Sun 12pm-5pm

Event Presenter: The Chinatown Merchants Association

Be a part of the celebrations at the 20th Annual Autumn Moon Festival scheduled from 18th Sept to 19th Sept 2010 in San Francisco Chinatown. Don’t miss the fun and excitement and arrive early at the scheduled venue on Saturday 11:00 am till 4:00pm and on Sunday 12:00 pm till 5:00 pm.

Coming September, Chinatown will once again be the center of attraction where San Francisco’s Asian American community celebrates the 2010 Autumn Moon Festival to mark the fifteenth day of the eighth month in the lunar calendar, when the moon is full and at its brightest. Visitors at the event will surely get a taste of the many cultural assets and diversities of the Chinese community along with tons of entertainment, arts and crafts, food and drink, and parades.

The highlight of the event is the opening parade which will proceed from California and Grant with groups of costumed children and artisans holding American flags along with giant puppets, lion dancers, ribbon dancers, and marching bands and will end at the main stage on Washington street, where performers from various Pacific Rim countries will offer nonstop entertainment.

This pulsating event promises everything for everyone with Chinatown’s historic Grant Avenue being transformed into an Asian theme park with over 200 art and crafts booths, food concessions, and nonstop street and stage entertainment. Foodies are in for a treat as the event promises to offer the best Chinese cuisines including bubble tea drinks, moon cakes, tea sampling, and dim sum demonstrations.

So join in at this September festival’s celebration by being there and booking a hotel in advance at either Buena Vista Motor Inn or The Pickwick Hotel. Hurry up and make hotel reservations according to your convenience and budget at one of the cheap San Francisco hotels.

September 14th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , | Category: Events-Enertainment | Leave a comment

Best Family Friendly Hotels in San Francisco

Bringing the kids on your next trip to San Francisco? Book a room or suite at one of these family-friendly hotels, where you’ll find amenities like swimming pools, kitchenettes, special kids’ programs and more.

Cow Hollow Motor Inn

The Cow Hollow Motor Inn (415-921-5800; doubles from $79) offers large, affordable rooms and suites in a range of configurations to suit families. The hotel’s location near the Crissy Field recreation area and Fisherman’s Wharf makes this a good spot for travelers with children.

Laurel Inn

Many rooms at the Laurel Inn (800-552-8735; doubles from $159) come with kitchenettes; all offer complimentary continental breakfast. Rooms are equipped with 32-inch flat screen TVs; a DVD lending library is available. This hotel also allows pets.

Seal Rock Inn

Just a few blocks from the beach and the pretty Sutro Heights Park, the Seal Rock Inn (415-752-8000; doubles begin at $120) features a sun deck, heated outdoor pool, and areas for ping-pong and badminton. All rooms come with a refrigerator and many have kitchenettes.

Hotel Del Sol

Conveniently located near the Crissy Field Recreation Area, Hotel Del Sol (415-921-5520; doubles from $129) offers a heated outdoor swimming pool, a children’s video library, free beach balls, sunglasses, and visors for kids, and complimentary fresh baked cookies every afternoon.

Clift Hotel

Conveniently located near downtown shopping and theaters, the Clift Hotel (415-775-4700; doubles from $395) features a Young Travelers Program for families with children. The hotel provides toys, games, high chairs, and other amenities; childcare services and room service are also available.

Hilton Hotel

The San Francisco Hilton (415-771-6807; doubles from $189) has a central location in Union Square near shops and transportation. The hotel boasts of a large outdoor pool, makes cribs and highchairs available to guests, and offers a children’s menu and activities. Rooms feature 28-inch flat screen TVs as well as movies and video games on demand. Roll-away beds and refrigerators are available on request. There is a coffee shop and bakery on site; room service is available.

Beresford Arms

The Beresford Arms (800-533-6533; doubles from $99) offers spacious junior, one- and two-bedroom suites as well as fully equipped kitchens or wet bars. The hotel provides complimentary tea and wine every afternoon.

Four Seasons Hotel

The Four Seasons San Francisco (415-633-3000; doubles from $395) provides kids with milk and cookies upon arrival, offers babysitting services, and can provide cribs and roll-away beds. Rooms feature child size bathrobes as well as toiletries for babies and kids. Complimentary pool access is provided to a nearby facility, and children under 18 get in free. A children’s menu is available through room service.

December 16th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Tourist Information | Leave a comment

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