May is Magnifico in San Francisco

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. October 14, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, April 21, 2007. On Saturday, May 5, 2007 San Francisco's new United Soccer League's Division One team, California Victory, takes on Necaxa, a professional soccer team from Aguas Caliente, Mexico during "Cinco de Mayo Soccer Fest" at Kezar Stadium, 755 Stanyan St. Cinco de Mayo festivities are from 11 am to 5 pm; the game will start at 2 pm.

California Victory Players will be on hand for a special soccer clinic prior to the game and Mayor Gavin Newsom and members of the Board of Supervisors have been invited to kickoff festivities and a ribbon cutting ceremony marking California Victory's first home game at Kezar, the storied former home of the San Francisco 49ers.

The day-long event is a "great opportunity to enjoy the number one sport in the world ... and also celebrate Cinco de Mayo," noted Roberto Hernandez, president, Latin Zone Productions. Terry Fischer, general manager of California Victory, added, "We are looking forward to people coming out to enjoy great food and entertainment. We want people to know the California Victory is their home town team and we're not moving anywhere."

Organizers have a full day of entertainment and family-friendly events lined up including dancing of all persuasions ranging from haba~nero hip-hop to sizzling salsa. Admission is free for children under seven, $9 ages 8-18, $12 for adults. To purchase tickets, visit www.californiavictorysoccer.com or telephone 415-593-1491 for points of sale. For more details also visit www.cincodemayosfca.com.

"Love Happens" at Carnaval, May 26-27, 2007

Carnaval San Francisco, one of California's largest annual multi-cultural celebrations, showcases the very best of Latin American and Caribbean cultures over the Memorial Day weekend, May 26-27, 2007.

Themed "Love Happens," the two-day festival begins on Saturday, May 26 and culminates with the breathtaking Carnaval grand parade on Sunday, May 27. The emphasis is on amor from start to finish. Couples are encouraged to exchange or renew their wedding vows at the start of the parade, followed by a float ride to the festival for a reception. The "Love Nest" will encourage singles to make a match, and over in the Dance Pavilion "speed dancing," the rhythmic version of speed dating, will add to the fun. Everyone is encouraged to bring a photo of a loved one to hang on the block-long Wall of Love or make a family tree showing love through the generations.

The 2007 Carnaval San Francisco festival runs Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. Located on Harrison Street, between 16th and 24th streets, the festival will offer food, music, dance, art, crafts and other fun activities and events for the entire family to enjoy.

The Carnaval parade on Sunday, May 27 starts at 9:30 am at the corner of 24th and Bryant streets where it will proceed west to Mission Street. From there, the parade heads north on Mission down to 17th Street, where it will turn east and flow into the festival area. The festival and parade are free; VIP parade seating is available for $25 per seat.

Conceived 29 years ago by a group of local musicians, artists and residents eager to bring the spirit of Latin American and Caribbean culture to San Francisco, Carnaval San Francisco is produced by the Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc. and is supported by San Francisco's Grants for the Arts.

For more information and current updates about Carnaval San Francisco, visit www.carnavalsf.com or call the Carnaval San Francisco hotline at 415-920-0122.

Additional media contacts:

Cinco de Mayo Soccer Fest:

Jackie Wright, 415-824-3990, [email protected]

Carnaval

Laura Gigounas, 415-479-8778, [email protected]

Latin Zone Productions

Roberto Hernandez, 415-206-0577, [email protected]