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The Year of the Snake is upon us as communities across the Bay Area celebrate Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year or Tet. Here’s a sampling of ways to join in the celebrations. Children’s Lunar New Year: Bay Area celebrations and events The iconic San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade returns to the heart of San Francisco, an annual event that has been going on since the 1860s Walk through Chinatown right now, and you’ll see stacks of red envelopes blanketing shelves, markets with overflowing displays of ripe pomelos, and families dressed up for Lunar New Year celebrations. The year of the snake kicks off Wednesday, and the 15-day new year celebration will be marked across many cultures. Ring in the Year of the Snake with these thrilling Lunar New Year events throughout the Bay Area. 1/29 . SF CITY HALL LIGHTING. This Wednesday, SF’s City Hall will be transformed into a stunning showcase of red and yellow in honor of Lunar New Year, featuring over 220 state-of-the-art LED lighting fixtures. Check out the Chronicle’s guide to the best Lunar New Year events going on around the Bay Area. Awkwafina, the 2024 Chinese New Year Parade Grand Marshal, greets fans during last year’s Lunar New Year Celebration: Year of the Snake at OMCA, Oakland. Saturday, February 8, 11 am – 4 pm OMCA, 1000 Oak St, Oakland Join OMCA for the 24th annual Lunar New Year Celebration, Year of the Snake—Honor Lunar New Year traditions through family-friendly crafts, storytelling, performances, and activities. About us. Chinese New Year Parade. Named one of the top ten Parades in the world by International Festivals & Events Association and USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice award, the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is one of the few remaining night illuminated Parades in North America and the biggest parade celebrating the lunar new year outside of Asia. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) San Francisco Chinese New Year Festival and Parade: Feb. 3 to Mar. 3, San Francisco venues. The festivities will include the traditional Flower Market Fair (Feb Lunar New Year 2024: Celebrate the Year of the Dragon in the Bay Area By Anne Schrager , Calendar Producer Feb 2, 2024 Dragon dancers filled the streets during the 2023 Chinese New Year Parade in Bay Area ZGZG Chinese New Year Gala: 7 p.m. Jan. 21, Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose. This traditional Chinese New Year Gala, also known as “Chunwan”, features a Lunar New Year: Bay Area celebrations and events The day's festivities featured an opening ceremony with New Year's greetings, including from San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie. "This year is the SF’s 2025 Chinese New Year Parade, Fireworks & Drone Show: Route + Full Details ; 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration at SF’s Botanical Garden (GG Park) 2025 Lunar New Year Event (SF) “Self-Brainwashing” Wild Immersive Foam Art Experience (Jan. 17 – Feb. 8) Below are Lunar New Year celebrations for kids and families in the San Francisco Bay Area or create your own fun! Learn the Chinese zodiac and set off party poppers to ward off evil spirits. Make paper Chinese lanterns and good luck signs (small paper signs with words, such as health, peace, happiness, prosperity), decorate zodiac animal masks Festivities include the Flower Market Fair (Jan. 29-30, Chinatown), Chinese New Year celebration and Choy Sun Doe (Feb. 1, Chinatown), a Chinese New Year Parade (Feb. 19, location tba) with floats Lunar New Year 14th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration Saturday, February 1, 2025 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Courthouse Square – map Free Museum Admission this day Redwood City, its Parks Recreation and Community Services Department, and partner Redwood City International will be hosting the 14th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration! Lunar New Year Events in the Bay Area . Enjoy the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco's Chinatown. Photo courtesy of The Standard (Juliana Yamada). Sou. Flower Market Fair | Montgomery St. Head to the Flower Market Fair on Grant Ave. between Clay and Broadway on Jan. 25–26. Pick up a few things to ring in the new year. Flowers symbolize Save this event: 2025 Chinese New Year Treasure Hunt Share this event: Bay area. 4. Lunar new year. 5. Valentines day events. 6. Live music. 7. New years eve Ring in the Year of the Snake with these thrilling Lunar New Year events throughout the Bay Area. 1/29 SF CITY HALL LIGHTING This Wednesday, SF's City Hall will be transformed into a stunning As we embark on a new year filled with hope and excitement, the Bay Area gears up to celebrate the arrival of reflection, introspection, and transformation - the Year of the Snake. Events around San Francisco and the East Bay. Keisuke Akabori will hold a Casa De Kei Lunar New Year pop-up at San Francisco wine and sake bar Millay set for Wednesday, January 29. Diners can
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