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Without a doubt, San Francisco has the biggest and the most vibrant Chinatown of any city in the U.S. and consequently offers the best Lunar New Year party in the country. Celebrations have been 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. Chinese New Year will arrive on Saturday, February 10, ushering in the year of the wood dragon.The celebration is an important tradition observed by East Asians, but many countries all over the New York holds one of the biggest Lunar New Year celebrations in the US. Syndi Pilar/Shutterstock The tradition of celebrating the New Year on January 1 was spread around the world by the Roman Empire and European colonial powers, but in many cultures, the beginning of the new year is tied to the phases of the moon. The three cities in the United States know to have hosted some of the largest Chinese New Year celebrations are San Francisco, Chicago, and New York City. However, like many major events, the For those who wish to experience the largest celebration of the Lunar New Year in the USA, San Francisco is the place to be. Home to the oldest Chinatown in the country, this vibrant tradition dates back to 1851. What started as a one-day celebration has now grown into a multi-day extravaganza that draws millions of spectators annually. One of the largest and most well-known Chinatowns in the country, New York City’s Lunar New Year celebrations are always huge, memorable affairs. For the Year of the Snake, Chinatown will host its annual Lunar New Year Parade and Festival on Chinese New Year’s Day (January 29), so visitors can expect a stunning and colorful display of floats accompanied by cultural dances, live marching Forbes Magazine has even ranked it among the top 8 places in the U.S. to celebrate Chinese New Year. Our goal is to host the largest Chinese New Year celebration in the United States right here in Las Vegas. Each year, the funds we raise help promote awareness and educate the community about Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures The Chinese New Year Parade has a long history in San Francisco. It’s been named one of the top ten parades in the world by the International Festivals & Events Association and is the biggest Lunar New Year parade outside of Asia. Over 100 units usually take part, with elaborate floats and costumes, firecrackers, and the newly crowned Miss The Washington DC metropolitan area (or DMV, including Maryland and Virginia) has seen significant growth in its Asian American community, so Lunar New Year celebrations tend to blend Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese traditions, showcasing the region's diversity. The annual Chinese Lunar New Year Parade in DC is a centerpiece, featuring lion For the purposes of this article, we’re sticking with Chinese New Year celebrations. Best Lunar New Year celebrations in the US. Across the United States, millions of citizens follow the lunar calendar along with the Gregorian calendar. The largest communities come from East Asia, including China, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, and Japan. For a peek at five of North America’s exciting Chinese New Year celebrations, click through to the jump. San Francisco Boasting one of the oldest and largest Chinatowns in North America and one There are loads of events, from the Basketball Jamboree on February 17 right up through the city’s official Chinese New Year Parade on February 24—one of the biggest, most iconic illuminated To celebrate the New Year and to commemorate St. Basil, Greek families will cut the vasilopita, dedicating the first two slices to Christ and the household. The rest is distributed to guests in order of age, all of whom are hoping for that lucky coin. New York: NYC is full of places to eat and things to do to celebrate Lunar New Year. Check out the Chinese New Year Parade, or stop by the Museum of Chinese in America to learn more about Chinese American history, culture, and narratives. Photo Credit: Patrick Kwan / Flickr / CC BY 2.0 San Francisco: The Golden City’s Chinese New Year With the third-largest Chinese New Year celebration in the US, Boston’s Chinatown is easily accessible for visitors and residents alike, helping anyone admire the traditional parade that features dancing, singing, and — of course — the giant dragon. Besides, there are plenty of food tours available during the festivities! The Lunar New Year (also known as the Spring Festival in China, Tet in Vietnam, and Losar in Tibet) falls on February 16 this year, and Asian-American communities across the United States are gearing up for massive multi-day celebrations. This year will be the year of the Earth Dog, whose traits are loyalty, courage, and responsibility. Teokguk (Korean Rice Cake Soup) is the major New Year's dish in Korea. UK: Chinese New Year Celebrations in London. London boasts the largest Chinese New Year celebrations outside Asia, including parades, Chinese costume shows, dragon dances, and lion dance performances. The main parade usually begins at 10:00 am, passing through Chinatown and The Chinese New Year festival in Chicago is almost as grand as San Francisco’s. Local cultural institutions and businesses come together to celebrate the New Year. In the past, the Art Institute of Chicago, Symphony Center, Chicago Cultural Center, Garfield Park Conservatory, and Brookfield Zoo have featured exceptional educational events in COLORADO, USA — Saturday, Feb. 10 is a special day for millions across the globe. 20th Annual Colorado Chinese New Year Celebration (Denver) Location: George Washington High School, 655 S
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