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5 Favorite Summer Festivals and Events in San Francisco

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San Francisco might not have the typical summer – there’s usually more fog than sun – but that doesn’t stop the City by the Bay from getting into the spirit of the season with plenty of great events and festivals that bring people together. Whether you’re traveling solo or with some friends, the HI San Francisco hostels are a good base from which you can experience the fun, and sometimes crazy, festivities in the city. Take a look at five of our favorites that are worth checking out while you’re in town.

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8 Ways to Participate in the UN's International Day of Peace

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Each year, the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on September 21st. The United Nations General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. Annually, HI USA has been joined by HI hostels around the world to host various events in celebration of promoting peace. If you can’t make it to one of our hostels on September 21st, don’t fret! Here are 8 other ways you can celebrate the UN’s World Peace Day.

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A Traveler's Guide to Thanksgiving in Northern California

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We've all heard that there's no place like home for the holidays. But at HI USA, we believe there's a hidden meaning behind the old adage: sometimes, spending the holidays far from your comfort zone can be a great thing! Just ask any traveler who's ever shared a holiday meal with a group of new friends, or anyone who's unwittingly arrived in a foreign country at the start of an exotic holiday season.

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A Phoenix on the San Francisco Coast: The Cliff House celebrates 150 years

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Dramatically perched on the western edge of San Francisco, where the city meets the Pacific, stands the Cliff House. Over the course of its existence, the Cliff House has endured fires, earthquakes, and the coastal elements to remain a San Francisco landmark, and this year, special events will be held to commemorate the 150th anniversary of this long-lasting icon.

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Got pride? June LGBTQ events in San Francisco

Every year in June, cities big and small across the United States celebrate diversity, freedom of expression, and their LGBTQ communities. June in the U.S. is pride month, and the festivities during this month represent a positive stance against discrimination, promote dignity and equal rights, build community, embrace sexual diversity, and increase the visibility of LGBTQ people. As a city on the forefront of the LGBTQ movement, San Francisco pulls out all of the stops for pride.

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