2026 Cultural Procession

The Cultural Procession at the APA Heritage Awards
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Herbst Theatre

About

May is Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. This Cultural Procession is part of the APA Heritage Awards Ceremony and takes place at the Herbst Theatre. It brings together representatives from diverse AAPI communities in a choreographed song and dance that highlights
colorful and unique ethnic attire.

APA Awards 2025

APA Awards 2025

Event Details

  • Time: 5:30 p.m.
  • Location: Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
  • Participants: 2–6 representatives from each AAPI community
  • Format:
    • Each group will walk onstage, present their traditional attire, and perform a brief choreographed gesture (e.g., bow or wave)
    • The program concludes with all participants coming together onstage for a joyful, shared finale dance.

Participation Requirements

  • Sunday, May 3, 2026: Mandatory rehearsal, 2:00–4:00 p.m. (Location TBD)
  • Wednesday, May 6, 2026: Mandatory final rehearsal at approximately 4:00 p.m. at the Herbst Theatre

Participation Deadline

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Contact

Rose Chung
Email: roseychung@gmail.com
Cell: (415) 308-6132

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Official Celebration

This is the official celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month for the City and County of San Francisco.

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