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The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, San Francisco's revered and irreverent drag nuns, are delighted to invite the community once again to celebrate Easter with us on Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Dolores Park. Festivities start at 10 am with Children’s Easter. At noon there will be music, performance and the legendary Hunky Jesus, Foxy Mary, and Bonnet contests.Easter marks the forty-fifth anniversary of the Sisters. It all began in 1979, when a group of gay men appeared in the Castro wearing nuns’ habits on a lark and discovered a need for nondenominational and nonjudgmental ministry. Today, there is a global order of houses around the country and the world. We promulgate universal joy, expiate stigmatic guilt, and raise funds to support marginalized communities.
The 29th Annual Children’s Easter begins at 10 a.m. on the east side of the park’s north field (nearest to the corner of 18th and Dolores). The Easter Bunny will be on hand and we’ll have an egg drop, bunny run relay games, story time, and a special performance by Cheer SF. Each attendee will receive a free book for ages 4-10. Dental students from UCSF who belong to the Gender and Sexual Diversity in Dentistry Alliance will conduct youth dental outreach.
The main stage show begins at noon, with emcees Honey Mahogany and Sister Roma, and a stellar lineup of performers including Kat Robichaud, House of Pack, The Mabuhay Bitches, and Sugar Bear. Parents are advised that while nudity and profanity are prohibited, some may find the Sisters’ trademark irreverence inappropriate for young children.
As always, all are invited to enter the Hunky Jesus, Foxy Mary, and Easter Bonnet contests. When the contests are announced from the stage, contestants should gather backstage wearing their bonnet or their Mary and Jesus fabulousness. Finalists will be invited onstage for the audience to decide. Because stage space is limited, groups aren’t allowed and only one person per entry will be allowed onstage for judging.
Easter in the Park is free and open to all. Sisters will be collecting donations to help cover expenses and support our grant fund, which in turn supports many worthy causes. In this complicated time, we ask everyone to keep their eyes open and report any suspicious activity to park rangers, police or event staff.
Pack a picnic and bring friends to enjoy this signature San Francisco event! We draw a big crowd so show up early to get a good spot.
”Forty-Five Years of Hop(e)!” is produced by the San Francisco Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Inc. in conjunction with event partners San Francisco Recreation and Parks, Love Dolores, JK Sound, and Recology. This whole shebang would not be possible without the support of our amazing allies; our wonderful hosts San Francisco Recreation and Parks and LoveDolores platinum sponsor GILEAD, and sponsor Falcon/NakedSword.
About the Sisters
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Inc., is a leading-edge Order of queer and trans nuns who believe all people have a right to express their unique joy and beauty. Since their first appearance in San Francisco on Easter Sunday, 1979, the Sisters have devoted themselves to community service, ministry, and outreach to those on the edges and to promoting human rights, respect for diversity, and spiritual enlightenment. The Sisters use humor and irreverent wit to expose the forces of bigotry, complacency, and guilt that chain the human spirit. To learn more about the Sisters, visit their website, www.thesisters.org, or their Facebook and Instagram pages.
Sisters’ Easter
Where: Dolores Park, San Francisco, CA
When: March 31, 2024
Children’s Easter: from 10:00am - 11:30am
Easter Celebration: 12:00pm noon - 4:00pm (Hunky Jesus at 3:00pm)
Price: free (donations are welcomed and appreciated!)
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/847951957131540
Neighborhood parking is limited!! The Sisters suggest walking, biking or using public transportation: easy access from MUNI Metro J Line: 18th and 20th Street stops and bus routes 33 and 22 and a short walk from 24, 14, 14R and 49.
ADA parking is available. For ADA parking info contact Brother Sin at 415.506.9848 or [email protected].
Please no glass or smoking in Mission Dolores Park and everything you bring into the park take out with you or dispose of it properly.
ADA inquiries
Brother Sin [email protected]
To volunteer, please sign up here:
https://volunteersignup.org/RWDHE
Media inquiries
Sister Tilda [email protected]
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Mission Dolores Park, 566 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110-1500, United States,San Francisco, California