National AIDS Memorial Grove, Golden Gate Park
Come enjoy the sun, music, flora, and friends in the beautiful National AIDS Memorial Grove. This event is open to all flow artists – fanning, flagging, poi, staff, hoopers and their supporters. Flags available for use or just relax, take in the fun dance music and colorful visuals. Bring a beverage, a lunch, something to sit on, and enjoy.
Music By
DJ Paul Goodyear
Paul Goodyear is a true house music veteran with a DJ style that encapsulates an incredible range. Music is his one true passion, that when combined with the diversity of his influences, means he is constantly pushing the boundaries of what popular dance music is. These days his sets have two distinct sound-scapes depending on his audience; his signature SanFranDisko style which is a combination of House, Nu and Dynamic Disco with a end-note of good old-fashioned Soul, and his High Energy style which combines Tech and Progressive sounds with Latin Beats and Soaring Vocals. Based in San Francisco since 2010, Paul travels extensively and spins throughout the world while also staying busy in the studio.
Our Beneficiary
Community United Against Violence
Founded in 1979, CUAV works to build the power of LGBTQ communities to transform violence and oppression. We support the healing and leadership of those impacted by abuse and mobilize our broader communities to replace cycles of trauma with cycles of safety and liberation. As part of the larger social justice movement, CUAV works to create truly safe communities where everyone can thrive. For more information, visit: www.cuav.org
Where to Go
National AIDS Memorial Grove
Taking public transportation is encouraged since finding a place for your car can be challenging. Never been there? We suggest you pair up with someone who has. If you drive, go early for better parking — map here. Walking directions:
- Walking directions from 2nd and Irving (N-Judah).
- Walking directions from 9th and Judah (Bus #6, #43, and N-Judah).
- Walking directions from Stanyan and Hayes (Bus #21, #5).
- Walking directions from Haight and Stanyan (Bus #33, #7, #71).
What to Expect
The National AIDS Memorial Grove is in a gorgeously secluded meadow in Golden Gate Park. Often the fog is licking at the sky above especially in the summer, bring sunscreen and a wrap. Bring something to sit on; pack a lunch or bring snacks and beverages; flags are available for use; usually a few furry friends roaming. There are little or no services nearby, but a Port-A-Potty will be available. Our DJ spins vocal fun-filled dance music and flow artists eagerly enjoy and share their art with newcomers. No pressure to participate, come relax and take in the color and beauty of our tribe.
About Flagging in the Park
In 1997 a group of San Francisco flaggers started a tradition of celebrating life by gathering in the newly dedicated National AIDS Memorial Grove. Twenty-one years later, Flagging in the Park has grown into a treasured, quintessentially San Francisco event where DJs, organizers and participants donate their time, energy and love to help raise money for local and national charities.
2019 Partners
Flagging In The Park is proud to partner again with Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation, the nonprofit behind REAL BAD – they will be offering a $2,000 matching grant for each of our 2019 events. Proving it takes a village, this event would not happen without the support of these partners: National AIDS Memorial Grove, Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Pretty in Ink, Flagger Central, Ryan Clouse, and the many volunteers that help with set up and strike. Make sure to let them know you appreciate their help with FITP!
2019 Producers
Tom Steele & Daniel Van Olst (May); Joey Wong, William Taylor Barros & Jack Whiteford (June); Xavier Caylor, Ric de Barros, Michele Laskowski, Andru Lopez & team-FITP (July); Jeff Kennedy & Markus Thorndike (Aug); Amy Lam & Jon Lopez (Sept).
