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Carnaval San Francisco is an annual street parade and festival in San Francisco on the last weekend in May, held after the major carnivals and Mardi Gras such as Rio Carnival have been held. Various local Hispanic/Latino organizations, including Samba groups, many based in the The Mission District, participate in the event.