whereas the theme of this year's san francisco carnaval, live your fantasy, i think that's what i'm doing, celebrates the magic of life in the san francisco bay area and our city's legacy of acceptance, tolerance and equality for all people. and whereas california's largest annual multicultural celebration, the san francisco carnaval, will take place in the historic mission district for its 33rd year to showcase the very best of latin america and the caribbean cultures and traditions. now therefore be it resolved that i, ed win lee, along with the board of supervisors, in recognition of the celebration of our diversity, proclaim may 28 to 29, 2011, as carnaval weekend in san francisco! >> so, greetings. i would get to follow the mayor. well, of course let me start by saying to mayor ed lee, on behalf of san francisco cultural arts traditions, on behalf of the artists and per for mars that take part -- performers that take part in carnaval, in part of all the carnaval community, we thank you very much for this proclamation and we are deeply honored that you showed up here today personally

he participated in his first carnaval with latin dance grooves at the mission cultural center. a dancer and teacher in the san franciscorea. she holds a bachelor of arts degree from san francisco university and recently won the isador dunkin award for performance. they are sponsored by the rhythm and motion contingent's, so without further ado, i want to introduce our king and queen for 2011. ♪ [cheers and applause] ♪ [cheers and applause] ♪ [cheers and applause] >> thank you to everyone who has participated, all of the contingent's that came out. we wanted to make a couple of announcements op-ed and also think someone -- make a couple of announcement and also think someone -- thank someone. i also want to remind you that you're giving away a ticket to brazil for two, so please make sure we have the tickets. we also have libation and snacks available, so, by all means, please help yourself, and thank you again for all of the participants. say hello to the giants' trophy which will also be in the parade. >> i just want to say thank-you. all of your welcome to participate in carnaval. [applause] >> again, we have food an