Holiday Stroll Line Up:
4 PM - Family activities begin - DJ Sam Richter, The Abominable Snow Man and Charlie in the Box, faceprinting, sidewalk chalk, snow flurries, Haight Street Art Center printing.
PhotoVan sponsored by Fig and Thistle
5:30-8:30 Arete Carolers
5:30-8:30 Afrika America, Amoura Teese, Bebe Sweetbriar - Drag Ambassadors
6:00-8:00 Curious Planet - Jazz
6:00-9:00 Charles Unger Experience - Rock n Roll + R&B
5:30-7:30 Marlina Teich - guitar and bass
6:00-9:00 Sonamo - eclectic funk.
Additional participants:
Allbirds on Hayes Street - BOGO Buy one full priced shoe and receive 30% off of the second pair. Holiday libations.
MM Clay Airstream on Linden - hot apple Cider
The Hayes Valley Merchants Association
The Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association
Hayes Valley Art Works
Present
The 32nd Annual Hayes Valley Holiday Stroll
Join us for an evening of Holiday Merriment
Friday, December 2, from 4 to 9 PM
Kick off the holidays at the Hayes Valley Holiday Stroll, a neighborhood tradition for 32 years. Stroll around the neighborhood surrounded by carolers, holiday lights and decorated windows. Visit the shops for instore activities, wine + treats, and special promotions, over 45 shops are participating this year.
The Hayes Valley Holiday Stroll features live music, drag queen ambassadors in holiday finery, carolers, a “Holiday Window” contest, fabulous shopping, a photo booth and so much more!
The “Stroll” is family friendly; beginning at 4 PM the Holiday Stroll will feature events for the kids, including face painting, the Abominable Snow Man with Charlie in the Box, chalk for drawing on the sidewalks, a snow dig, and DJ Sam Richter. Plus, poster printing with Haight Street Art Center.
Special Guests include the Arete Carolers, Afrika America, Bebe Sweetbriar, Amoura Teese our Drag Ambassadors, Curious Planet, Marlena Teich, the Charles Unger Experience, and so much more.
This same evening, we will be celebrating the dedication of Cathenge, a multisensory experience by artist David Normal. Cathenge was first unveiled at Burning Man in 2019. Guests are invited to explore this extraordinary installation for a special sensorial treat. Upon entering the circle, the viewer is treated to harmonic tones and lights that respond their movement. A must see.
Local restaurants & bars will be open.
This event is made possible by the generous donations of our sponsors -
Avenue Green Light
Cruise
Credo Beauty