A San Francisco Bad Bunny look-alike contest celebrated the artist’s cultural impact ahead of his Super Bowl halftime show.

A Bad Bunny look-alike contest in San Francisco’s Mission neighborhood drew hundreds ahead of his Super Bowl halftime performance, evolving into a street celebration. Over 30 contestants, including a kindergartener and a professional impersonator from Colombia, competed in costumes inspired by the Puerto Rican star’s iconic styles—such as the “pava” straw hat and shearling aviator hat—performing his music, dance moves, and political messages like “ICE Out.” Organized by Mission Loteria to support Latino businesses, the event featured fans dancing to hits from his 2025 Grammy-winning album *Debi Tirar Mas Fotos*, with some wearing costumes inspired by the Puerto Rican crested toad. Abdul Ramirez Arroyave won $100 and joined a crowd singalong, highlighting the artist’s cultural impact and global fanbase.