Promenade Presents is a program designed and funded by the SF Parks Alliance that brought community and culture to JFK Promenade by providing grants ranging from $100-$4,000 to local community-based organizations for activities at multiple locations along the Promenade.

Dates

Fall 2022 (applications are now closed)

Locations

Performance Areas (yellow pins): Golden Stage at Nancy Pelosi Drive & Garden Stage at 14th Ave East Meadow

Activity Center (purple pin): Peacock Meadow

About

We’re looking for small activations to draw folks from all communities to Golden Gate Park and celebrate the diversity of San Francisco. We invite performers and fun-makers to engage the community in anything from kids events to cultural celebrations to dance performances!

Can I Apply?

Applications for Promenade Presents are now closed.

To be eligible for funding from SF Parks Alliance, and to facilitate the permit process with the Recreation & Parks Department, please note the following:

  • Small scale events will be prioritized, and events up to 100 attendees are preferable
  • Food and infrastructure add complexity, and are discouraged given the time constraints
    • To review necessary permits for these items, please visit this page
  • Events will only be considered for funding at the three locations listed
  • Events that receive funding must be permitted by RPD and comply with any other required permits/fees
  • Anything brought in needs to be carried in, as there is no vehicle access
  • All event materials need to be removed at the end of the event
  • No merchandise sales or alcohol of any kind

Any event that engages the community is eligible for submission. Some event examples include: children’s activities, dance performances, cultural celebrations, parades, and marching bands. Events requiring amplified sound will take place at one of the two amplified sound stages, while all other events can be hosted at Peacock Meadow.

  • Suitable for groups of up to 100
  • Amplified sound is limited to small, portable stereos
  • No amplified sound Fri-Sun
  • Food sales or providing food to the public will require bringing in a portable toilet (same day delivery and pick up) and a permit from the Department of Public Health
  • Available Monday-Sunday for programming through 11/20
  • Load in limited – must be able to walk supplies and equipment in and out of the area
  • No staking in the ground or attaching to park features 
  • Nearest restroom is 5 – 10 minute walk away at the Conservatory of Flowers
  • No merchandise sales
  • Depending on event, permit fees may apply

  • Amplified sound is provided at the Golden Stage at Nancy Pelosi Drive and the Garden Stage at 14th Ave East Meadow.

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