PHOTOS: Sunday Streets in the Mission, A day of outdoor fun in San Francisco

By Andrew Leonard June 3, 2012 One Comment Print Share

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Dancers take to the streets and draw crowds on Sunday. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

Families, couples, and friends perused the streets of San Francisco’s Mission District on Sunday during the monthly run of Sunday Streets. The event, held on the first Sunday of every month through August, begins at 11AM and has a scheduled end time of 4PM. Today’s edition spanned from 14th Street to 24th Street on Valencia, and then from Valencia to Hampshire Street on 24th Street.

Rollerbladers, bicyclists, skateboarders, and pedestrians were all welcome. The monthly event is sponsored by the San Francisco Municipal Transit Agency and Bank of America, among others and aims “to encourage health, community and fun.”

The next edition of Sunday Streets in San Francisco will be held on July 1, once again in the Mission District.

: Yoga areas are set up in several places during the street fair. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: Mission Pony is a new organization that aims at “bringing horses back to the mission district.” Ponies are built on the frames of electric wheelchairs. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: Mission Pony is a new organization that aims at “bringing horses back to the mission district.” Ponies are built on the frames of electric wheelchairs. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: Thousands of fair-goers fill Valencia and 24th streets for the Sunday fair. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: Furry mascots are not unusual during the street fair. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: Volunteers direct pedestrians at intersections where cross traffic was allowed. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: Swing music plays as a couple dances on the street. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: Restaurants’ patios and terraces are packed during the Sunday fair. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: A solo juggler performs for those who stop to watch. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: Mission Bicycle Company performs free bike check-ups for fair-goers. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: Skateboarders show off their skills on makeshift grind rails set up on the street. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: Skateboarders show off their skills on makeshift grind rails set up on the street. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: A bluegrass group draws even very young fans entertained by the music. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: A bluegrass group draws even very young fans entertained by the music. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: Odd human-powered vehicles are spotted roaming up and down Valencia Street. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: Solo musicians draw both crowds and cash tips. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: A band named Scary Little Friends plays on windowsill ledges. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: Bands seem to populate every available street corner. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: Modified and classic cars are on display by owners. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: Performers of all ages draw crowds at the street fair. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: Skateboarders perform tricks among sometimes haphazardly-wandering fair-goers. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: Skateboarders perform tricks among sometimes haphazardly-wandering fair-goers. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: Canine friends are not neglected during the street fair as evidenced by this water station. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: Street dancers draw crowds of upwards of 100 people. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: Street dancers draw crowds of upwards of 100 people. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: Suits and moustaches are not uncommon among the bike-riding crowd. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: Street bands big and small play at San Francisco Streets. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: Mission Pony is a new organization that aims at “bringing horses back to the mission district.” Ponies are built on the frames of electric wheelchairs. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: Mission Pony is a new organization that aims at “bringing horses back to the mission district.” Ponies are built on the frames of electric wheelchairs. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: The street fair spans almost a dozen city blocks on Valencia Street alone. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: Wood ties are sold to new-age fashionistas. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: Dancers take to the streets and draw crowds on Sunday. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: Dancers take to the streets and draw crowds on Sunday. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: Street performers draw crowds during the fair. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: Street performance art draws crowds and tip-givers. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT

: Furniture and other bargains are available in the standard thrift shop locations as well as with street vendors. Andrew Leonard / CALIFORNIA BEAT