FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 12, 2025
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Sally Chen, sallyc@livablecity.org
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PRESS RELEASE
Sunday Streets Tenderloin Brings Safe Streets and Shared Joy to the Neighborhood
San Francisco, CA — For the second year in a row, the Sunday Streets Tenderloin block party will launch San Francisco’s beloved community-powered open streets program on Sunday, June 15, 2025. In partnership with St. Anthony Foundation, the block party route will be on the Golden Gate Greenway, on Golden Gate Ave between Jones and Hyde St from 12 PM to 4 PM. For the 17th season of Sunday Streets, each open streets event and block party will center one key theme: Safe Streets, Shared Joy.
The Tenderloin has the highest density of children of any neighborhood in San Francisco, but limited green and open space for them to grow, play, and learn. With more neighborhood partners than ever before, Sunday Streets Tenderloin represents a community’s response to this challenge. In the midst of political division and economic uncertainty, Sunday Streets provides the blueprint for everyday people to build community, steward their public spaces, and foster collective safety and well-being for all neighbors.
“Sunday Streets brings joy to our City, and promotes health by allowing people to gather outside to be active and connect with friends and neighbors,” said Dr. Susan Philip, Director of the Population Health Division at the San Francisco Department of Public Health. “Physical activity and social connection provide so many health benefits, and SFDPH is proud to work with our community partners to help make this event possible.”
“This block party is more than a celebration—it’s a reflection of what makes the Tenderloin such a vibrant, resilient community,” said Larry Kwan, MD, CEO of St. Anthony Foundation. “On June 15th, more than 2,000 neighbors—including hundreds of children—will gather for music, games, art, and performances made possible by deep partnerships with local nonprofits, artists, and volunteers. In a neighborhood where safe, open space is limited, we’re grateful to help create a joyful, welcoming environment where families can connect, kids can play freely, and community spirit can thrive.
Sunday Streets Tenderloin will bring together a diversity of neighbors to reclaim the streets in 2025. Celebrate the neighborhood with a host of activities:
- Live stage performances for APICC’s 28th annual United States of Asian America Festival: Critical Refuge! This fun event showcases the amazing art and cultural gems of San Francisco’s Asian American and Pacific Islander communities
- St. Anthony Foundation’s Golden Gate Greenway Pop-up – featuring a dunk tank, plant potting station, and a special visit from the San Francisco Fire Department’s fire truck for kids and families to explore.
- Circus games from Circus Center, including a wire-walking balance challenge, a poetry photo op and readings at the Faithful Fools Poetry Box, Mama G’s food giveaway, the CounterPulse drumming circle, and more!
The 2025 Sunday Streets season features four community block parties, two signature mile-plus routes, and the Fifth Annual Citywide Phoenix Day, including Tenderloin on June 15, Mission on July 20, Bayview on August 24, Western Addition on September 21, SOMA on October 5, Excelsior on October 19, and the Phoenix Day Block Parties on October 19.
Sunday Streets Tenderloin is made possible by the support of the following event sponsors: St Anthony’s Foundation, Dolby Laboratories, Golden Gate Greenway, I Heart Tenderloin Week, Glide Memorial Church, Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center, Tenderloin Community Benefit District, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco.
The Sunday Streets SF 2025 season is made possible by the support of the following season sponsors and partners: SF Department of Public Health Community Health & Equity Promotion (CHEP), San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, Bay Area Air District (BAAD), and Spare the Air, Xfinity, SF Public Works, SF Recreation and Parks, Lyft and Bay Wheels, Community Living Campaign, University of California San Francisco, Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, iHeartMedia, and Into the Streets.
Calendar Editors, please note:
WHAT: Experience safe streets and shared joy with Sunday Streets’ season kick-off at the Tenderloin Golden Gate Greenway, featuring fun, family-friendly activities, live music, food, and giveaways.
WHERE: Golden Gate Ave between Jones and Hyde St
WHEN: Sunday, June 15, 2025, from 12 PM to 4 PM, welcoming remarks at 12:30pm
WHO: Bilal Mahmood, D5 Supervisor
Laura Flannigan, COO St. Anthony’s
Darin Ow-Wing, ED Livable City
Dr. Gina Fromer, CEO GLIDE
ADMISSION: Free and open to the public
INFO: For additional information on Sunday Streets SF, please visit SundayStreetsSF.com.
PLEASE NOTE:
There will be limited parking throughout the neighborhood’s vicinity during Sunday Streets. Public transportation, biking, and walking are encouraged. Sunday Streets is a smoke-free event.
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About Sunday Streets
Sunday Streets is San Francisco’s open streets program with an annual season of events that reclaim car-congested streets for community health, transforming them into car-free spaces for all to enjoy. Sunday Streets is a program of the nonprofit Livable City, presented in partnership with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, the San Francisco Department of Public Health, and the Shape Up SF Coalition.
About Livable City
Livable City works to empower and inspire San Franciscans to co-create an equitable, healthy, and joyful future. Our vision is one where environmentally-friendly forms of transportation like walking and biking are accessible, people have affordable housing and meaningful work in neighborhoods that are economically and culturally vital, and public spaces are healthy, green, and biodiverse. For more information on Livable City, visit LivableCity.org.
