Event Dates
From: Sunday, April 20, 2025
To: Sunday, April 20, 2025
Every year on Easter The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence–or the “cross-dressing nuns of fun” as locals call them–host an all-day party.
Every year on Easter The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence–or the “cross-dressing nuns of fun” as locals call them–host an all-day party in Dolores Park, complete with traditional Easter egg hunt.
- Visiting for Easter? Stay close to the park at 1906 Mission for an authentic taste of San Francisco hospitality.
Easter Celebration in the Park
- Next Edition: Sunday 20th April, 2025 – Kids events from 10 am – Shows from noon.
- Each year the annual Easter celebration has a unique theme. Events kick off with a family friendly Easter Egg Hunt and the arrival of the easter Bunny from 10 am. As the day progresses, things become more adult oriented.
- Live shows and performances begin at noon, but visitors should arrive early to grab their spot. Bring a picnic and enjoy a unique San Francisco tradition including everyone’s favourite blasphemous hoot.
- Somewhat less traditional? The Hunky Jesus and Foxy Mary contests, some burlesque, and a bonnet contest. It’s a widely beloved event, and many people bring the whole family.
- All funds raised during the event go to local gay charities raising vital funds for their continued endeavors.
The Shows – 2025 Lineup
- Enjoy an evening of entertainment hosted by celebrity guest emcee and drag icon Peaches Christ. Events include a drag-variety show , live performances, and holy acts by the Sisters themselves.
- Events include the Hunky Jesus, Foxy Mary and Bonnet Competitions , judged by Sister Roma.
- The main stage show begins at noon with guest emcees. Lineup to be confirmed.
- Parents are advised that while nudity and profanity are prohibited, some may find the Sisters’ trademark irreverence inappropriate for young children.
The Venue
- Mission Dolores Park, often abbreviated to Dolores Park, is a city park in San Francisco, California. It is located two blocks south of Mission Dolores at the western edge of the Mission District.
- The Square is a 10 minute ride from Union Square or a 10 minute walk from the Castro District.
- Easiest Way to get to the park: From Union Square, walk to the Powell Street Station. Take the MUNI Metro Line J towards Balboa Park. Get off at the Church St & 18th St stop. Walk about 2 minutes to Mission Dolores Park.
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
- 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, raising funds to support marginalized communities.
- Easter in the Park is free and open to all. Sisters will be collecting donations to help cover expenses and support their grant fund, which in turn supports many worthy causes.
Explore the Gay venues nearby
- Pop into Milk-SF fome some of their speciality drinks and delicious bagels.
- El Porteño Empanadas, on the corner of 18th and Church is a must for an afternoon snack.
- For dessert try Bi-Rite Creamery and cool down after watching all those hunky contestants.
- Head to the Lookout after the event ends , a popular people-watching spot with a huge balcony overlooking Market Street.
- End your night at Midnight Sun with dancing and a great video DJ!
Where to Stay during Easter in San Francisco?
- San Francisco is divided into several neighbourhoods. The Castro and Soma are home to San Francisco’s gay life.
- Soma is home to Folsom Street and most of the leather and fetish bars.
- Stay close to all the tourist attractions in some of the best hotels in the city, in the downtown/union square district
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