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Let's Glow SF bills itself as the nation's largest holiday projection arts festival. For ten winter nights, the Downtown SF Partnership turns downtown architectural icons into colossal canvases for animated light projections by acclaimed international artists.
Look for projections on the Ferry Building, Salesforce Tower, 101 California St, the Pacific Exchange, and the Hobart Building. Watch the Ferry Building from Harry Bridges Plaza, the Pacific Exchange from 300 Pine Street, the Hobart Building from 1 Post Street, and 101 California from inside 101 California Plaza. Salesforce Tower is the easy one, since you can see it from anywhere downtown.
It's free and family-friendly, and it's made for walking between locations. An event map, an audio walking tour, and artist information are on the way, and the Downtown SF Partnership mailing list sends artist reveals and details on the Countdown to Glow launch party.
Questions
Where are the best spots to watch?
Watch the Ferry Building from Harry Bridges Plaza, the Pacific Exchange from 300 Pine Street, and the Hobart Building from 1 Post Street. See 101 California from inside 101 California Plaza, and Yerba Buena Lane from the lane off Market Street.
Does it cost anything?
No. Let's Glow SF is free, and it's a family-friendly holiday celebration.
How do you hear about the launch party?
Join the Downtown SF Partnership mailing list for details on the Countdown to Glow launch party, plus location and artist reveals and event specials.