Hunky Jesus Contest Returns Amid Concerns Over Whale Deaths and Wildfire Threats
19th Street San Francisco · 1 month · by NewsMap
This Sunday, Dolores Park will host the highly anticipated Hunky Jesus Contest, a beloved Easter tradition organized by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence since 1979. Meanwhile, the Bay Area is grappling with environmental concerns as the fifth whale death in three weeks has been reported, raising alarms about ship strikes. In Southern California, a fast-spreading wildfire has led to multiple evacuation orders, highlighting a weekend filled with both celebration and caution.
https://sfist.com/2026/04/03/day-around-the-bay-the-always-fabulous-hunky-jesus-contest-returns-sunday/
