Jerry Day celebrates Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead, commemorating Garcia's 83rd birthday with events in the Excelsior neighborhood. This year marks a revival of the 'Summer of Love' spirit, attracting generations of fans without ticket costs. While the event is a highlight for the Excelsior community, funding challenges arise as city support diminishes by 80% for next year. Organizers, including founder Tom Murphy, emphasize nostalgia and community connection, ensuring Jerry Day remains a cherished cultural event despite financial hurdles.
For as much as Jerry Day is a Deadhead event, it's also the Excelsior's biggest event of the year. Garcia grew up in the Excelsior, at 87 Harrington St., a typical low-slung family home.
Beginning at 11:30 on Saturday morning the event picked up quickly with crowds of Deadheads, young and old, ready to trip, see friends and meet others in the community.
Jerry Day relies on city funding, and the organization has been notified that 80 percent of that has been cut for next year.
While you won't be able to find Dead & Company at Golden Gate Park tickets for under $100, Jerry Day on Saturday celebrated the legacy of the Grateful Dead and the band's founding frontman Jerry Garcia - free of charge.
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