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The Banners, 2011

Buena Vista Elementary School
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Three kids wearing hats upon which were clocks that read the time as K8 carried the banner for the Buena Vista Elementary School external link.


Banner carriers, the parade's unsung heros   •  Banners of the 2011 San Francisco Carnival Parade external link   •  24th Street at Bryant, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted Friday 3 June 2011)   •  (Photo taken 09:40:53 Sunday 29 May 2011)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B11_4380
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Mixtiso
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The sign for Mixtiso, Latin Hip Hop, Artistic Director: Vanessa Mosquida was tall and not very wide so just two people carried it. Here just the one fellow was visible.


Banner carriers, the parade's unsung heros   •  Mixtiso Latin Hip Hop, Artistic Director: Vanessa Mosquida   •  Banners of the 2011 San Francisco Carnival Parade external link   •  24th Street at Bryant, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted Friday 3 June 2011)   •  (Photo taken 09:56:47 Sunday 29 May 2011)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B11_4475
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Sambasia, San Francisco
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Four teens carried the sign for Sambasia of San Francisco. Hung like a curtain from a stiff aluminum bar, the sign appeared easy to carry.


Banner carriers, the parade's unsung heros   •  Banners of the 2011 San Francisco Carnival Parade external link   •  24th Street at Bryant, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted Friday 3 June 2011)   •  (Photo taken 09:58:15 Sunday 29 May 2011)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B11_4482
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Samba do Coração
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A regal looking couple carried the sign that was really a flag for the Samba do Coração group.


Banner carriers, the parade's unsung heros   •  Banners of the 2011 San Francisco Carnival Parade external link   •  24th Street at Bryant, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted Friday 3 June 2011)   •  (Photo taken 10:01:51 Sunday 29 May 2011)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B11_4534
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SGI-USA
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Three people carried a rather awkwardly designed sign. The three handles were independent so failed to keep the sign rigid, and the sign was too tall which caused arms to tire from holding it at an bad angle.


Banner carriers, the parade's unsung heros   •  SGI-USA, Buddhist Association for Peace, Culture & Education   •  Harmonious Rhythms For Peace   •  Banners of the 2011 San Francisco Carnival Parade external link   •  24th Street at Bryant, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted Friday 3 June 2011)   •  (Photo taken 10:12:48 Sunday 29 May 2011)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B11_4550
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Adriana Sanchez Colombian Soul
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The sign for Adriana Sanchez Colombian Soul was rigged as if a flag with a pole at each end. The advantage to this design was that the sign could be rested on the ground when the parade paused. internal link


Banner carriers, the parade's unsung heros   •  Adriana Sanchez Colombian Soul external link   •  Banners of the 2011 San Francisco Carnival Parade external link   •  24th Street at Bryant, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted Friday 3 June 2011)   •  (Photo taken 10:15:12 Sunday 29 May 2011)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B11_4557
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Aquarela
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Four kids carried a sign that had now rigid support and which was simply bordered by fabric with the typical lack of attention one might expect from those so young.


Banner carriers, the parade's unsung heros   •  Aquarela, Group Samba Rio, Ginga Brasil   •  Banners of the 2011 San Francisco Carnival Parade external link   •  24th Street at Bryant, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted Friday 3 June 2011)   •  (Photo taken 10:40:01 Sunday 29 May 2011)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B11_4696
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Rhythm & Motion
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Two young women carried the sign for Rhythm & Motion and ODC using a stiff rod from which the sign was suspended. Notice that the rod extended past the top to create handy handles.


Banner carriers, the parade's unsung heros   •  Rhythm & Motion external link and ODC external link   •  with Latin Dance Grooves & St. Charles School   •  Banners of the 2011 San Francisco Carnival Parade external link   •  24th Street at Bryant, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted Friday 3 June 2011)   •  (Photo taken 10:57:17 Sunday 29 May 2011)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B11_4775
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Fogo Na Roupa
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Three young women carried the banner for Fogo Na Roupa internal link. The theme was African, hence the African look. Note the generous rod at the top of the sign.


Banner carriers, the parade's unsung heros   •  Fogo Na Roupa external link   •  Continuing the Legacy of Carlos Aceituno   •  Planet Fogo: An Aboriginal Consciousness   •  Banners of the 2011 San Francisco Carnival Parade external link   •  24th Street at Bryant, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted Friday 3 June 2011)   •  (Photo taken 11:08:21 Sunday 29 May 2011)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B11_4826
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Reggae Gold United
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Two young women carried a fully framed sign. The rigidity of the sign allowed it to be rested on the ground, as here, when the parade paused.


Banner carriers, the parade's unsung heros   •  Banners of the 2011 San Francisco Carnival Parade external link   •  24th Street at Bryant, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted Friday 3 June 2011)   •  (Photo taken 11:15:23 Sunday 29 May 2011)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B11_4873
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Samba Funk
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A wide sign carried by three highly costumed people introduced Samba Funk internal link Carnival Explosion w/King Theo.


Banner carriers, the parade's unsung heros   •  Samba Funk external link   •  Carnival Explosion w/King Theo   •  Banners of the 2011 San Francisco Carnival Parade external link   •  24th Street at Bryant, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted Friday 3 June 2011)   •  (Photo taken 11:15:23 Sunday 29 May 2011)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B11_4894
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Hot Pink Feathers
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Two men dressed as sex objects carried the sign for "Live Your Fantasy" with Hot Pink Feathers internal link. This sign featured a rigid pole at the top that was covered in hot pink fuzzy fabric. The poll did extend past the ends which made it easier to carry.


Banner carriers, the parade's unsung heros   •  Hot Pink Feathers external link   •  San Francis Show Girls Academy   •  Banners of the 2011 San Francisco Carnival Parade external link   •  24th Street at Bryant, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted Friday 3 June 2011)   •  (Photo taken 11:34:29 Sunday 29 May 2011)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B11_4980
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Groupo, Todo Mundo
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The short group name of Groupo resulted in a modestly small sign. Because it was small and light, these two women could carry it with flair.


Banner carriers, the parade's unsung heros   •  Banners of the 2011 San Francisco Carnival Parade external link   •  24th Street at Bryant, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted Friday 3 June 2011)   •  (Photo taken 11:47:06 Sunday 29 May 2011)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B11_5037
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Inspirations Frisco
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Two kids carried the sign for Inspirations, the parade of hydraulically lifted cars and low riders that ended the parade.


Banner carriers, the parade's unsung heros   •  Banners of the 2011 San Francisco Carnival Parade external link   •  24th Street at Bryant, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted Friday 3 June 2011)   •  (Photo taken 12:01:08 Sunday 29 May 2011)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #B11_5133
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