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Beach Street & The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone:
415.705.5500
Phone:
415.981.PIER
MAP
There is something for everyone
at PIER 39.
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Pier 39
2006 Events
Sea Lion's Arrival
Thursday, January 19, 2006
16th Anniversary of Sea Lions’ Arrival to PIER 39, 11 AM to 5 PM
PIER 39 commemorates the sixteenth anniversary of the sea lions’ arrival on Thursday, January 19, 2006. Visitors will see, hear and enjoy hundreds of sea lions in close proximity. From 11 AM to 5 PM docents from The Marine Mammal Center will be educating the public at K-Dock, and by the Whale Bus exhibit in the West Park. Through the years, these playful pinnipeds have taken up residence to the delight of spectators. Each January, their numbers continue to soar as hundreds of marine mammals return for the plentiful herring supply in San Francisco Bay. PIER 39’s K-Dock has been declared a “Watchable Wildlife” viewing area by the California Watchable Wildlife Project. For further information on the sea lions, visit The Marine Mammal Center. For further event information phone PIER 39 at 415.705.5500.
Tulipmania
Saturday, February 18, 2006 to Sunday, February 26, 2006
PIER 39’s Tulipmania, 10 AM Tours
PIER 39 presents its popular event, Tulipmania, showcasing 39,000 tulips throughout both levels of PIER 39. Tulip displays will feature a variety of whimsical topiaries interspersed among the flower beds. For several days, visitors absorb the visual splendor and gardening tips offered during the daily “tulip tour” headed by PIER 39’s landscape team. Denise Dirickson, PIER 39’s gardening expert, has worked to keep Tulipmania a favorite tulip tradition for the past 28 years. Free guided landscaping tours are presented daily at 10 AM beginning in PIER 39’s Entrance Plaza. For those unable to make the daily tour, please note that the tulips are available for the public to enjoy at their leisure.
For further information, please phone PIER 39 at 415.705.5500.
Pier 39 Fourth of July CelebrationTuesday, July 4, 2006
PIER 39 celebrates Independence Day on July 4, 2006 with live entertainment.
For further information on PIER 39’s activities, please phone 415.705.5500.
Viva Las Americas
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Noon to 5 PM
PIER 39 celebrates Hispanic Heritage month with music, dance, artistry and cultures of Mexico, Central America and South America. Free entertainment all day including live music, a Mariachi band, and children’s activities.
Fleet Week at Pier 39
Saturday, October 7, 2006 to Sunday, October 8, 2006
Fleet Week is the Bay Area’s opportunity to pay tribute to the men and women of our nation’s Navy and Marine services. On Saturday, October 7 and Sunday, October 8, 2006, visitors will see ships dock-side, and planes fly above the San Francisco Bay.
Pier 39 Pumpkin Pandemonium
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Noon to 5 PM
Ghoulish and giddy behavior is part of the fun as kids in costume trick or treat throughout PIER 39’s Pumpkin Pandemonium on Sunday, October 29, 2006.
Children 12 and under are welcome to visit the shops, restaurants and attractions to gather their sweets. Pumpkin carving demonstrations, and face painting will be available. Children will be able to wander through the haystack patch to pick their one free pumpkin.
Holiday Harmony
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Noon to 5:30 PM
A multi-cultural celebration, PIER 39’s Holiday Harmony will feature Bay Area groups performing seasonal favorites from around the world on Sunday, November 19, 2006. PIER 39’s majestic tree, adorned with 400 glistening ornaments, 500 multi-colored bows and 2,000 twinkling lights will be lit at 5:30 PM in the Entrance Plaza. |
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