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Carnaval San Francisco 2009 King & Queen Competition

Date:
Friday, May 15, 2009
Time:
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Event Type:
Fundraiser
Organizer/Author:
Vicki Williams
Location Details:
Cafe Cocomo
650 Indiana Street
San Francisco, CA

Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc. presents the annual Carnaval San Francisco King & Queen Competition at Café Cocomo, 650 Indiana, San Francisco on Friday, May 15 at 8:00 pm. Contestants representing all Carnaval traditions - Brazilian, Caribbean, Traditional and World/Fusion - will vie for the coveted titles. The winners win $500 cash each and reign over the Grand Parade on Sunday, May 24.

Besides the fierce dance competition, live entertainment by Tambores Remelexo (Reggae and Afro Brazilian drumming); farewell performance by current King Everett & Queen Kellita; Aquarela Dancers and music for dancing by popular world beat DJ Vanka and soca spinning DJ SpinCycle. Special surprise guest emcee from Trinidad along with guest judge and former Carnaval Queen DJ Sylvia Chacon from Star 101.3. Lots more. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 cash at the door. Age 21 with ID. Doors open at 7:00 pm; contest starts at 8:00 pm sharp. To order advance tickets, go to http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/62437 or call the Carnaval Office at 415-920-0122.

To compete in the competition, check out all the rules for competing and to download an entry application, go to the Carnaval San Francisco website at http://www.carnavalsf.com or call the Carnaval Office at 415-920-0122.
Added to the calendar on Thu, Apr 16, 2009 6:33AM
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