Anza 250 · America 250 · 1776–2026
250th Anniversary Celebration
Founding of San Francisco & America's Birthday
In recognition of the 250th anniversaries of the arrival of the 1775–76 Anza Expedition in San Francisco and the American Revolutionary events of the East Coast — including the Declaration of Independence — we celebrate Anza 250 / America 250: West & East Coasts in 1776. Join us for an entry procession, flag ceremonies, re-enactors, period dress, music, prayers, and the roll call of the 240 men, women, and children escorted to Alta California by Juan Bautista de Anza.
Program of Events
- 10:00 AM — Formal Welcome & Flower Ceremony
- Entry procession representing West & East Coast — period clothing warmly welcome (soldado, vaquero, pioneer, military, and more)
- Singing of the Alabado, as ancestors did daily on their trek
- Roll Call of Anza Expedition members; descendants honor Californio ancestors with a flower in the memorial display
- Docent-led tours of the Presidio Heritage Gallery in the historic Officer's Club (12:30 pm onwards)
- Information tables on Californio history
🌯 Picnic Lunch — Registration Required
$20 per person · All pre-paid orders include a Super Burrito, chips & salsa, churro, and bottled water. Reserved tables will have guacamole & chips to share.
Choose your burrito filling:
Or enjoy food from mobile Food Trucks at additional picnic tables with benches.
RSVP also required to receive Procession information
anza250sf@sonic.net | 707-364-1564