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A decade after going dark, SF’s Dragon Boat Festival is back
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Neal Wong , as published by The San Francisco Standard
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The number of attendees was significant, totaling 3,000 people.
In San Francisco , a popular event has resumed after a long absence. A sizable crowd gathered at Lake Merced for this occasion. The number of attendees was significant, totaling 3,000 people.
This turnout indicates a strong interest in the event. A unique boat was also unveiled, described as a phoenix boat, reportedly the first of its kind in the country. For more information about this event, readers can consult the original source.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: The San Francisco Standard ·
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