Seasonal & Holidays

Rain Doesn't Dampen New Year's Block Party In Downtown San Francisco

2nd Street from Market to Howard was packed with people celebrating the start of 2026.

(CBS Bay Area)

January 2, 2026

San Francisco welcomed the New Year with a block party, and the rain didn't keep too many people away.

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The 2nd Street from Market to Howard was packed with people celebrating the start of 2026.

It was a slow and soggy start to Downtown First Thursdays on New Year's Day, but as the music started filling the streets, more people arrived to enjoy the party.

Find out what's happening in San Franciscofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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