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Photos: Two favorite SF pastimes collide — ugly sweaters and silent disco

A man is smiling and pointing at his sweater, which features a menacing snowman with jagged teeth, blood accents, and the text "FROST BITE."
Jean-Paul Martinez sports an appropriately hideous sweater at the WinterFest Ugly Sweater Silent Disco at Salesforce Park. | Source: Noah Berger for The Standard
By The Standard Staff

San Francisco partied under the stars in campy knits and glowing headphones at what’s become a yearly tradition in the city: the ugly sweater silent disco at Salesforce Park.

Hundreds of people showed up to the holiday bash on Saturday — part of the fifth annual WinterFest, which kicked off the night before with a tree lighting ceremony at the rooftop park.

A lively silent disco is happening outside, with people wearing headphones and dancing. A DJ is mixing music at a colorful setup in the foreground.
Revelers dance at Salesforce Park during the annual WinterFest ugly sweater silent disco party. | Source: Noah Berger for The Standard
A group of people is enjoying a silent disco, wearing glowing, colorful headphones and smiling. The background is blurred with vibrant lights.
Headphones were available on a first come, first served basis. | Source: Noah Berger for The Standard
A smiling woman with headphones and a Santa hat wears a festive sweater reading "Ain't Nothin' But a Christmas Party." She's holding a cup, with glowing lights behind her.
DJ Hellcat rocked her campiest Christmas pullover at the rooftop party. | Source: Noah Berger for The Standard
A lively scene shows people at a silent disco, wearing glowing headphones in various colors. A smiling woman in the foreground adjusts hers while dancing.
Jess Foley was one of hundreds at the yearly dance party. | Source: Noah Berger for The Standard
A person in a green sweater with a snowman design stands under a tunnel of golden lights, smiling and holding a glass, wearing large round glasses and headphones.
Munta Kajtezovic, 59, said she thinks her snowman sweater — which she got on Amazon for just $30 — is more cute than ugly. | Source: Noah Berger for The Standard
An elderly couple in festive sweaters and headphones smiles in front of a large, illuminated star. The background reads "Happy Holidays" with twinkling lights.
Orange County residents Joline and Michael Kanda traveled to SF to visit their daughter. | Source: Noah Berger for The Standard
A man in a festive sweater with a dog, reading "Santa made me do it," stands smiling among trees wrapped in white Christmas lights at night.
Marc Lorentz's pullover, which his girlfriend bought for him, is an ode to his job as a dog walker. | Source: Noah Berger for The Standard
A DJ with pink hair, wearing headphones and a festive outfit, is focused on mixing music. The background is a swirl of colorful lights and blurred designs.
Corrine Sinkler was one of three DJs to play at the party. | Source: Noah Berger for The Standard
A festive scene shows two people silhouetted against a glowing train light display. A large decorative snowflake is in the foreground, creating a wintery atmosphere.
Holiday lights cast a festive glow. | Source: Noah Berger for The Standard
People are dancing at a festive outdoor silent disco wearing glowing headphones. There's colorful lighting, holiday sweaters, and a backdrop of illuminated trees.
The dance party marked the second day of the city's yearly WinterFest celebration. | Source: Noah Berger for The Standard
A man with headphones, wearing a festive sweater and backpack, gives a thumbs up in front of trees decorated with twinkling lights.
Jose Larusso Valcarce sports a tropical snowman sweater. | Source: Noah Berger for The Standard

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