Articles about public events that I attended and photographed, like parades and festivals.
National Geographic reports that a full moon in June is traditionally called a strawberry moon, at least in Northern America. The special coincidence for this last one is that it was also a Friday, 13th, something that will not happen again apparently until October 13, 2049 (which would be a Hunter’s Moon though). I captured […]
Besides Mother’s Day, the second weekend of May traditionally hosts the Annual Stanford Powwow. The history of such event is quite interesting, so if you’re like me and didn’t know about it, I suggest you read it. The gathering is really a competition of dancers, singers and effectively a great exhibition of colorful costumes and […]
The beautiful sunny day that blessed San Francisco yesterday, made for an exceptional St Patrick’s Day Parade for this 2014. I try to go every year, but my track record only shows me attending every other or so, with my last time being two years ago. I was a tad late this time, and traffic […]
November 2nd being a Saturday, Dia de los muertos (Day of the Dead) this year was easier to attend, with less rushing to San Francisco. As per tradition, the ritual procession and altars display is held in the Mission and I am sure you can find plenty of information on their website, and pictures around […]
Last Saturday we had a moonrise around sunset time, and it was a full moon too. To be exact, it was a super moon, which made many get out all geared up to catch the special event. I have had another super moon experience from a very different vantage point, but this time I decided […]
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