3rd Annual Bayview Block Party: Celebrating 2 Years in Bayview
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Contact
Dontaye Ball (aka Mr. Gumbo)
Gumbo Social
+1 415-655-9195
hello@gumbosocial.com
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June 3, 2025
For Immediate Release:
San Francisco, California: Gumbo Social will host the Third Annual Bayview Block Party on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, in celebration of its second anniversary as a brick-and-mortar restaurant in San Francisco’s Bayview neighborhood. The event will take place at 5176 3rd Street in the adjacent parking lot at 3rd Street and Thornton Avenue.
The Bayview Block Party is a free, family-friendly event that brings together local businesses, artists, musicians, and community members to highlight the vibrancy of the Bayview neighborhood. This year’s celebration will include a second-line parade led by the Gumbo Band, live music from DJ NiCE 4 LiFE, and custom poetry by Poet-4-Hire.
"Events like the Block Party are so important for the Bayview community. They give people from other neighborhoods a chance to come out, experience a part of the city they might not usually visit, and enjoy everything Bayview has to offer. The food, the culture, the great weather. It’s all about making the neighborhood accessible, easy, and fun. We want to break down the barriers and shine a light on a fantastic business corridor and the up-and-coming food scene here in Bayview." —Dontaye Ball, Chef-Owner of Gumbo Social
Parade Route & Vendors
The day will begin at 11:00 AM with a parade led by the Gumbo Band, starting at Smoke Soul Kitchen (4618 3rd Street) and stopping at:
Bayview Opera House (4705 3rd Street)
Bayview Library (5075 3rd Street)
Let’s Eat BBQ (5130 3rd Street)
Butchertown Coffee (5191 3rd Street)
The parade will conclude at Gumbo Social (5176 3rd Street). Parade-goers are invited to grab a mimosa at Smoke Soul Kitchen before the parade and march alongside the band.
Confirmed food vendors include:
Merch vendors include:
So’pu Naturals
Radiant Reflections
Burch Multimedia
WellFelt Brand
Key Details
Date: Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Parking Lot @ 3rd St. & Thornton Ave, San Francisco, Gumbo Social (5176 3rd St.) After Party details TBA.
The San Francisco African American Cultural District is partnering with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to provide shuttle service to and from the event.
Entry is free with RSVP, and tasting tickets are available for purchase.
Special thanks to the Civic Joy Fund who is helping to sponsor this event.
Where to get more info about the Bayview Block Party
Read about last year's event here: Bayview Block Party to Celebrate Gumbo Social’s 1st Anniversary!
Follow @gumbosocial on Instagram for event updates or sign up for our email list. Read more about Chef Dontaye Ball here. Get the Gumbo Social press kit here. Send interview requests to hello@gumbosocial.com.
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