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Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Procession: November 2, 2023

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Temporary, from 5 to 10 p.m.

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Event Summary

The annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) procession will commence on Thursday, Nov 2, at 7 p.m. from its formation area on Bryant Street between 22nd and 19th Streets. About 10,000 people are expected to participate in this year’s procession. Bryant, 24th, Mission, and 22nd Streets are expected to be impacted for up to 3 hours. Streets will be closed and Muni will reroute around the procession route. Read below for more information.

Street Closures

Parade formation will begin at approximately 5 p.m. on Bryant, between 19th and 22nd streets. The following street closures will be in effect:

  • Bryant from 19th to 24th
  • 24th from Bryant to Mission
  • Mission from 24th to 22nd
  • 22nd from Mission to Bryant

The procession will begin at 7 p.m. and follow this route from Bryant & 22nd:

  • South on Bryant
  • West onto 24th
  • North onto Mission
  • East onto 22nd
  • Ending at Bryant & 22nd.

Streets are expected to be clear by 10 p.m.

Muni Reroutes

Muni will reroute the 12, 14, 14R, 27, 48, 49 and 67 from 6:45 p.m. until streets are clear.

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Temporary Service Changes during Dia de los Muertos Procession
Route & Direction Duration Route Details Missed Stop(s) Alternate Stop Location(s)
12 Folsom/Pacific
to Nob Hill		 6:45 to 10 p.m. From Folsom & 26th via 26th, Hampshire, 24th, Potrero, 17th, Folsom to regular route
12 Folsom/Pacific
to The Mission		 6:45 to 10 p.m. From Folsom & 17th via 17th, Potrero, 25th, Folsom to regular route
14 Mission
to Downtown		 6:45 to 10 p.m. From Mission & Cesar Chavez via Cesar Chavez, Guerrero, 18th, Mission to regular route
14 Mission
to Daly City		 6:45 to 10 p.m. From Mission & 18th via 18th, Guerrero, 26th, Mission to regular route
14R Mission Rapid
to Downtown		 6:45 to 10 p.m. From Mission & Cesar Chavez via Cesar Chavez, Guerrero, 18th, Mission to regular route
14R Mission Rapid
to Daly City BART		 6:45 to 10 p.m. From Mission & 18th via 18th, Guerrero, 26th, Mission to regular route
27 Bryant
to Russian Hill		 5 to 10 p.m. From temporary terminal via Valencia, Mission, Cesar Chavez, Bryant, 26th, Hampshire, 24th, Potrero, 19th, Bryant to regular route
27 Bryant
to The Mission		 5 to 10 p.m. From Bryant & 19th via 19th, Potrero, 25th, Bryant, Cesar Chavez to temporary terminal
48 Quintara/24th Street
to Potrero Hill		 6:45 to 10 p.m. From 24th & Guerrero via Guerrero, 26th, Hampshire, 24th to regular route
48 Quintara/24th Street
to Ocean Beach		 6:45 to 10 p.m. From Potrero & 24th via Potrero, 25th, Guerrero, 24th to regular route
  • Along 25th St.:
    • Bryant (northeast corner - flag stop)
    • Harrison St. (northeast corner - flag stop)
    • Folsom St. (northeast corner - flag stop)
    • South Van Ness Ave. (northeast corner - flag stop)
    • Mission St. (northeast corner - flag stop)
    • Guerrero St. (northwest corner - flag stop)

49 Mission/Van Ness
to Fort Mason

 6:45 to 10 p.m. At Mission & Cesar Chavez via Cesar Chavez, Guerrero, 18th, Mission to regular route
49 Mission/Van Ness
to City College		 6:45 to 10 p.m. From Mission & 18th via 18th, Guerrero, 26th, Mission to regular route
67 Bernal Heights
to The Mission		 6:45 to 10 p.m. From Folsom & 25th via 25th, Mission, Cesar Chavez to temporary terminal at Mission
67 Bernal Heights
to Bernal Heights		 6:45 to 10 p.m. From temporary terminal via Cesar Chavez, Valencia, 26th, Folsom to regular route

Event & Muni Reroute Map

Map showing the Muni reroutes and parade route for the Dia de las Muertos Peocession

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