Each year, the weekend before Thanksgiving marks the annual Embarcadero Building Lighting Ceremony. Once the sun sets, the countdown to the official lighting leads up to the illumination of One, Two, Three and Four Embarcadero Center with 17,000 lights, followed by a grand fireworks display.
What: One, Two, Three, Four Embarcadero Center
Where: Justin Herman Plaza, Embarcadero Center, SF
When: Carnival–4PM to 7PM, Lighting–Friday, November 22, after sunset
On the same evening each year, the Winter Carnival event also arrives. Festivities this year include children’s activities, entertainment, visits with Santa, and a special appearance by Mickey Mouse, including a live sneak peek Disney on Ice performance.
What’s the deal? 
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Did You Know? The sidewalk along the waterfront between Harrison Street and Broadway was named “Herb Caen Way…” after the death of celebrated local columnist Herb Caen in 1997.
