Bay Area Street Food Festival & Easter Sunday Mela at Mehran Restaurant in Pittsburg

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On April 5, 2026, Mehran Restaurant in Pittsburg, California will host a Bay Area Street Food Festival and Easter Sunday Mela, featuring authentic Karachi street food, games, music, and community vendor stalls. The event is a fundraiser for the Bay Area Warriors Foundation, which provides treatment support and comfort care for cancer patients.

Why it matters

The festival celebrates the diverse food and culture of the Bay Area's Pakistani community while raising funds for an important cause. It honors the legacy of Chris Nazir, the late owner of Mehran Restaurant, whose spirit of generosity inspired the creation of the Bay Area Warriors Foundation.

The details

The festival will offer a variety of authentic Karachi street food dishes, including Karachi Biryani, Pakistan Chowk Bun Kabab, Clifton ki Fried Fish, and Burns Road Pani Puri & Chaat. In addition to the food, there will be games, music, an Easter egg hunt, a photo booth with the Easter Bunny, and community vendor stalls. Tickets for food, games, and activities will be available through donation.

• The Bay Area Street Food Festival & Easter Sunday Mela will take place on Sunday, April 5, 2026, starting at 1 PM.
• The event will be held at Mehran Restaurant, located at 3841 Railroad Avenue in Pittsburg, California.

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What’s next

Limited vendor stalls are available for $250, which includes $50 worth of event tickets. Interested vendors should contact the Bay Area Warriors Foundation soon, as space is limited.