The San Francisco Carnaval festival and parade are this weekend. Here's what to know.

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Troupes of samba dancers, percussion ensembles, lowriders and a wide range of Latin music are just some of the delights in the Mission during the San Francisco Carnaval festival and parade this weekend.

The 46th annual Carnaval Festival and Grand Parade celebrates the diverse Latin American, Caribbean and African roots of the city's Mission District and the Bay Area overall. The are five main stages, 50 local performers and 400 vendors -- including food, which can be a boon to those who dance to the performances for hours or just love to eat.

Noel Torres -- a regional Mexican singer/songwriter and accordionist who has been playing professionally since he was 15 years old -- takes the 22nd and Harrison stage at 4 p.m. Saturday, at the same time 21st century salsa and timba group Pirulo La Tribu from San Juan, Puerto Rico, deliver their modern twist on traditional Latin sounds at the 17th and Harrison stage. Cuban Latin pop singer Franco plays the Caravana de la Bahia Stage at 23rd and Harrison at 5 p.m.

 

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