SF Dragon Boat Festival: 2026 Friendship Races on Lake Merced (June 20-21)

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San Francisco’s 2026 Dragon Boat Festival spans two weekends in June, starting with an opening celebration in Chinatown on June 13 and followed by the Friendship Races at Lake Merced on June 20 and 21. The festival features dragon boat races, family-friendly activities, cultural programming, and local vendors, welcoming participants and spectators of all ages and backgrounds. Friendship Races: June 20 to 21, 2026 -  8am to 5pm, Lake Merced (1 Harding Rd) Original Event Description: _an Franci...