My Saturday consisted of a workshop sit in about #LGBT terms, brunch and bottomless mimosas, some Philippine literature play, Hawaiian food, a scavenger hunt, and to top it off a great view to end my night. #awesome #ucb #berkeley #tired #thatlife #amazing #saturday

Thank you #jcpennys for hookin me up with hot off the press #sfgiants #worldseries #champion tshirts. I had to get all three. About that life. Crowded as fuckkkkkk. I got all the smalls lol #hustle #sanbruno #winning #jealous #bayarea #monday #awesome #sweep #romo #panda #cain #zito #pagan #belt I’m soooo juiced and it’s only 10:30am lol #backtowork

Sounds like a plan #free #summernights #stars #awesome (Taken with Instagram)

Thank you @bryaaaaaaan for this article. Hookin up @pistahan with this article!!! #pistahansf #pride #awesome (Taken with Instagram)

pretty much how it felt like being at the wynn

Golden Gate Festival

It’s countdown to the celebration of the year—the Golden Gate Festival on Sunday, May 27, 2012.

Marking the official 75th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge, tens of thousands of participants are expected at the historic celebration along the San Francisco waterfront. Use the information below to help plan your day.

Highlights 

• Fireworks, 9:30–9:50 pm.  Spectacular grand finale showcasing the Bridge, Bay and surrounding national parklands. Optimum visibility along the waterfront from Fort Point to east Marina Green. The hills above Marina/Cow Hollow also provide stunning views. Soundtrack aired live on KFOG 104.5/97.7FM. (Note: Fireworks will not be televised and will not be visible from Fisherman’s Wharf/south down the Embarcadero. Weather permitting, fireworks will be visible from PIER 39.)
• International Orange Artists’ Exhibition at Fort Point, 10 am–7 pm.
• Crissy Field Stage highlighting dance, music and local bands, 11 am–11 pm.
• Road Trip through History featuring vintage cars and motorcycles from 1937 to the present. East Crissy Field, 11 am–5 pm.
• Crissy Field Center Future Fair with activities and demonstrations showcasing sustainability technologies and innovations in the pioneering spirit of the Bridge. East Beach, 11 am–7 pm.
• Vintage Maritime Display and Historic Watercraft Parade with classic boats spanning 75 years.  St. Francis Yacht Club, 11 am–3 pm.
• Marina Green Stage featuring dance and music organizations and local bands.  West Marina Green, 11 am–10 pm.
• Marina Green, Crissy Field and Golden Gate Bridge Plaza retail outlets offering Official 75th Anniversary merchandise.  Various waterfront locations, 10 am-8 pm.

Plan Your Day 

Key Points

• This is a NO ALCOHOL event. No alcohol is permitted at the festival.
• Please heed dog-leashing regulations as posted, to protect sensitive natural resources.
• No camping/overnight stays.
• Please bring a reusable water bottle and a flashlight, wear walking shoes, dress in layers (wear plenty of International Orange!), and know where first-aid stations are located—see map (PDF).
• In case you are separated from your party, or there is an emergency, it’s best to decide on a meet-up location in advance. This is especially important because cell phone service may be limited by the anticipated large crowds.
• Be prepared for a long, slow walking exit at the end of the fireworks display. Bring warm layers and a flashlight.

Event Access

• Please do not drive! No public parking will be available in the Presidio, Crissy Field, or Marina Green.
• Expect severe traffic congestion and potential gridlock throughout the day and across the City, and especially after the fireworks conclude.
• Plan now to take public transit, walk or bike to the Festival, and plot your route beforehand. Find out more at Getting to the Festival.
• Free bicycle parking will be available. Bring your own lock.
• There is NO BRIDGE WALK. The Golden Gate Bridge roadway will remain open to cars although traffic will be interrupted during the fireworks show at 9:30pm.
• The Bridge’s east and west pedestrian and bicycle sidewalks will be accessible during the day but will close at 6 pm. The sidewalks will reopen to pedestrians and bikes from 10:00pm–midnight.
• Presidio gates will be open only to RESIDENTS, pedestrians, bicycles, transit, taxis and shuttles.  All private vehicle access into the Presidio will be by pre-issued access pass only. The Lombard/Marina gate is closed to all private vehicles, including those with access passes.
• Trip planning and traffic updates are available through 511 (711 for TDD) or www.511.org.

For more information click: http://goldengatebridge75.org/celebrate/golden-gate-festival.html

A Guide to Food at Sunday’s Golden Gate Bridge Anniversary Celebration

CRISSY FIELD

1) Sonoma Terikyaki: chicken on a stick, veggie fried rice, veggie chow mein and teriyaki chicken bowls.

2) Gourmet Faire: turkey or veggie “homemade” corn dogs, beer battered garlic fries, garlic crab fries

3) Pie for the People: cheese, vegan, pepperoni and several special pizzas like the “Bada Bing” with olive oil crust, mozarella, feta, pesto and pizza sauce.

4) Torani: brewed coffee, handcrafted sodas, iced coffee

5) Ear Good Corn: roasted corn, baked potato, baked yam

6) The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen**: classic grilled cheese on Pinkie’s levain with optional tomato, bacon, pickles or jalapenos; tomato soup too

7) Mission Minis**: Assorted mini cupcakes

8) Lemnman: Lemonade with optional strawberries

9) Big Jim’s BBQ: tri tip and pulled pork sandwiches, bbq ribs and roasted half chickens

10) Tara’s Organic Ice Cream**: Organic flavors from the Berkeley shop in cups and cones

11) Gerard’s Paella: chicken, shrimp and vegan options

12) Martin and Hunter: bacon wrapped hot dogs, kabobs, veggie and meat wraps

13) Peter’s Kettle: Kettle corn

14) Tantes: Italian Sausage, beef hot dog, potato knish, chicken schwarma, falafel, deep fried chicken breast strips.

15) Pica Pica Maize Kitchen**: signature maize wich, arepas, yuca fries and sweet plantains

16) Captain Fish n’ Chips: calamari, crab cakes, coconut shrimp and chips

MARINA GREEN

1) Tantes: Italian Sausage, beef hot dog, potato knish, chicken schwarma, falafel, deep fried chicken breast strips.

2) Ear Good Corn: roasted corn, baked potato, baked yam

3) Earthly Delights: Philly cheesesteak, Italian garlic chicken sandwich, Cajun bbq chicken sandwich, blt and avocado ranch dip, Chinese chicken salad wrap, Sicilian veggie wrap

4) How Ya Bean: organic coffee and espresso

5) Carmen’s Taqueria: beef or veggie tacos, super nachos, super burritos, fresh fruit and mango on a stick

6) Lemnman: Lemonade

7) No Catering**: chicken and sausage jambalaya, blackened shrimp, seafood gumbo, crawfish etouffee, Cajun sausage sandwich

8) Big Jim’s BBQ: tri tip and pulled pork sandwiches, bbq ribs and roasted half chickens

9) Pedamonte: sausages, Philly cheesesteak, garlic fries

10) Napa Valley Noodles: Asian noodles with fresh vegetable, chicken and beef options 

12) Desert Coffee: coffee, espresso

13) Calipop: Kettle corn, shaved ice

14)  Gourmet Faire: turkey or veggie “homemade” corn dogs, beer battered garlic fries, garlic crab fries

15) Big Tony Brown BBQ: bbq chicken and pork sandwiches, combo plates, baked beans with sausage, wasabi coleslaw

EAST BEACH

1) Sift Truck**: Cupcakes, ice cream sammies, whoopie cookies, crispy cakes

2) Frickle Brothers**: fried pickle chips or fried green tomatoes with various gourmet dips

3) Seoul on Wheels**: Korean bbq tacos, kimchi fried rice plates, Asian burritos, pork potstickers

4) Cole Coffee: organic and fair trade coffee, vegan donuts and locally made baked goods

5) Garden Creamery**: gourmet push pops and ice cream sandwiches

6) Sam’s Chowder**: clam chowder, calamari, fish and chips

7) Hapa SF**: Lumpia Shanghai, vegetarian pancit, lumpia, Beeler Ranch sisig

8) Bacon Bacon: burger, griled cheese, pork banh mi

9) Municher Truck: bratwurst, frankfurters, Municher curry wurst, German potato salad

10) Cosmic Voodoo Van: steak and seitan sandwiches, fried green balls, fried potato balls

http://www.7x7.com/eat-drink/guide-food-sundays-golden-gate-bridge-anniversary-celebration

this was my childhood! ahhh

PAUL CADDEN

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