San Francisco's Carnaval honors South American culture and gives the spotlight to the many gorgeous colors and costumes worn by Brazil's indigenous people. If you're into partying and whooping it up in the streets, you're in luck. Speaking Brazilian Portuguese is not necessary, but wearing more interesting clothes than your usual hipster black shirt and denim skinny jeans is. Expect to sample wonderful food, see crafts and art, and enjoy activities at stages. And while there will be other Latin cultures present, and even Sheila E. as the grand marshal, make no mistake: This is a day for the yellow and green flag. Try a caipirinha (Brazilian rum with sugar and muddled lime), eat a delicious salgadinho (a salty tapa-style treat), or even have a bowl of heavenly moqueca capixaba (fish stew with garlic, cilantro, onion, and tomato), since all will be available.
The festival is 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Sunday on Harrison Street between 16th and 24th streets, S.F.; Carnaval parade is Sunday at 9:30 a.m., beginning at Bryant and 24th streets, S.F. Free; carnavalsf.com.
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