Chinatown Opening Celebration
Sat, Jun 13
|Waverly Place
The festival begins in the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown with a vibrant Opening Celebration that honors the cultural roots of dragon boat racing while building excitement for the races to come.
Time & Location
Jun 13, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Waverly Place, Waverly Place (between Sacramento and Washington)
Guests
About the event
The festival begins in the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown with a vibrant Opening Celebration that honors the cultural roots of dragon boat racing while building excitement for the races to come.
Waverly Place transforms into a lively community space featuring:
Cultural storytelling and history of the Dragon Boat Festival
Hands-on children’s activities, including dragon boat-themed games
Arts and crafts for families
Traditional zongzi tasting and demonstrations