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San Francisco's Carnaval Grand Parade Returns for Another Year

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Carnaval San Francisco was back in the city this weekend.

The cars led the line-up of more than 60-contingents at the in the cityโ€™s historic Latino Cultural District in the Mission.

People lined the streets and even grabbed their spots early to get the best view for all the sights and sounds.

โ€œI love coming here for Carnaval every year. Normally, I am a participant. This year, I wanted to see the parade from start to finish and I am having a blast,โ€ said Deborah Carter of Elk Grove.

Sacramento resident Carrie Robinson came to see her niece on the cold day in the city.

โ€œI love it, I love it. I wish I was in it,โ€ she said.

The 45th annual event is a diverse celebration with a festival too.

โ€œItโ€™s multicultural. Thatโ€™s the favor. We are honoring and repressing all 23 Latin American and Caribbean cultures, that also includes the African diaspora,โ€ said Rodrigo Duran, Executive Director of Carnaval San Francisco.

Christie Smith has more in the video above.

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