I really do waffle between wanting to make San Francisco my permanent home, and relocating to somewhere more affordable and practical.
This weekend was one of those perfect weekends that truly illustrated to me why I live where I live.
Sunday was Easter. I don't celebrate this holiday, but San Franciscans do, and with reckless abandon.
First up, the 34th annual Easter Bonnet and Hunky Jesus contest. This event is sponsored by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Unfortunately, Ryan and I were out until the wee hours of the night, so missed most of this event. We rolled up to Dolores Park as most people were making their way to the Castro for mimosas and brunch. However, we did catch many an Easter bonnet. Next year, this will definitely be on my radar. What's not to love about a selection of the hunkiest Jesuses and the most colorful and elaborate Easter bonnets.
First up, the 34th annual Easter Bonnet and Hunky Jesus contest. This event is sponsored by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Unfortunately, Ryan and I were out until the wee hours of the night, so missed most of this event. We rolled up to Dolores Park as most people were making their way to the Castro for mimosas and brunch. However, we did catch many an Easter bonnet. Next year, this will definitely be on my radar. What's not to love about a selection of the hunkiest Jesuses and the most colorful and elaborate Easter bonnets.
Post Dolores Park, and after a quick stop at Toast for brunch, we made our way to Potrero Hill for the Bring Your Own Big Wheel Race.
Want to see grown-ups wearing absurd costumes, riding child sized big wheels, and crashing into walls, other riders, and bystanders? This is the event to be at. I've heard talk of the race for years, but have never gotten my act together to check it out. From the moment the first riders came down the crookedest, steepest street in San Francisco, I had a permanent smile. You just can't believe your eyes. It looks so incredibly dangerous. We actually saw two people get carted off the course, and one left in an ambulance.
So, if a sacrilegious celebration is more your thing, mark your calendar for next year's festivities.
And the best part: both events are free! All you have to do is show up and enjoy the people watching.
After this weekend, I just can't imagine living somewhere without easy access to constant zaniness. Sweet, hunky Jesus, I love San Francisco!
(Photos via wikiality and funcheapSF)
Want to see grown-ups wearing absurd costumes, riding child sized big wheels, and crashing into walls, other riders, and bystanders? This is the event to be at. I've heard talk of the race for years, but have never gotten my act together to check it out. From the moment the first riders came down the crookedest, steepest street in San Francisco, I had a permanent smile. You just can't believe your eyes. It looks so incredibly dangerous. We actually saw two people get carted off the course, and one left in an ambulance.
So, if a sacrilegious celebration is more your thing, mark your calendar for next year's festivities.
And the best part: both events are free! All you have to do is show up and enjoy the people watching.
After this weekend, I just can't imagine living somewhere without easy access to constant zaniness. Sweet, hunky Jesus, I love San Francisco!
(Photos via wikiality and funcheapSF)
Rejoice, just found out Hunky Jesus was actually rained out, but will be rescheduled for sometime in April.
ReplyDeleteHunky Jesus rocks.
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