Calle 24 Latino Cultural District

Calle 24 (“Veinticuatro”) Latino Cultural District, is a neighborhood and designated cultural district formally recognized by a resolution from the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, co-sponsored by then Mayor Edwin Lee and Supervisor David Campos, in May 2014. Often referred to as “The Heart of the Mission,” Calle 24 Latino Cultural District was established in recognition of its long history as the center of Latino activism, arts, commerce, and culture in San Francisco.

The Calle 24 Latino Cultural District is one of ten cultural districts located across San Francisco, each embodying a unique cultural heritage. Calle 24 is the central organizing body of the Calle 24 Latino Cultural District. It sponsors community events, provides training and support services for local business owners and residents, and hosts cultural festivals throughout the year. A central goal of their work is to prevent displacement of long-term residents and small businesses while preserving and affirming the cultural heritage of the neighborhood. In partnership with cultural organizations from within the district, Calle 24 hosts several community and arts festivals including Carnaval, Día de los Muertos, and Fiesta de las Américas.

The district boasts the most murals in the city and over 200 small businesses. Many businesses in the district have been included in the Legacy Business Registry, established in 2015 to identify and protect businesses with significant impact on the history or culture of the neighborhood. These businesses and organizations include Acción Latina, Galería de la Raza, Precita Eyes, and St. Francis Fountain.