Planning a trip to San Francisco? Be sure to research beforehand what events are taking place during your trip. Some events are fun, while others take some getting used to. But they're all done by San Fransciscans. 1. Bay to Breakers Bay to Breakers is a 12-kilometer race on foot that starts from the Embarcadero all the way to Ocean Beach. This race started after the devastating 1906 earthquake as a way to lift up the spirits of everyone and give them something to smile about. An average of 70,000 to 80,000 people join the race, some even wearing elaborate costumes...

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Like I mentioned in part one of this article series, San Francisco is full of parades. So, if you are coming to this area soon, be sure to time it during one of these parades. 4. San Francisco's Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival 2009 will be the 158th year of the St. Patrick's Day Festival. The whole event celebrates Irish culture with live performances, arts and crafts exhibits, and other festivities that draw in a huge crowd of people from different cultures. This whole-day affair starts at 10am with a parade at 11:30am. 5. San Francisco's Annual Spring Celebration and...

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