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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. 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. Every year, thousands of people come from all over to experience Lunar New Year in San Francisco. The Chinese New Year Parade in SF’s Chinatown is a world-famous celebration with an extensive history in the city, and it comes accompanied by numerous other cultural events. We listed out those festivities and many more in this guide to the best Although San Francisco’s parade isn’t until February 15th, you can ring in the Year of the Snake with plenty of additional activities throughout the city, including the following events courtesy of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce: Jan. 25-26, 2025: Flower Market Fair; Jan. 29, 2025: Chinese New Year’s Day Opening Ceremony 6:30pm Dinner & Program. Chinese New Year Festival & Parade. Named one of the top ten Parades in the world by International Festivals & Events Association, 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. 201 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco . 2/15. CHINESE NEW YEAR PARADE. Celebrate the Chinese New Year with this fabulous fete, named of the top 10 parades in the world and regularly attracting over 3 million spectators each year. This colorful parade showcases Chinese pageantry via floats, music, dancers and costumes. 2/15-16. CHINATOWN STREET FAIR Year of the Serpent Concert – San Francisco, February 8 Lunar New Year at OMCA – Oakland, February 8 Lunar Near Year – Tet & Moon Festival (Free) – San Jose, February 7-9 Lion Dance With Leung’s White Crane (Free) – Brisbane, February 10 Chinese New Year Parade (Free) – San Francisco, February 15 The Chinese New Year celebration in San Francisco is one of the largest in the world. The main draw of this celebration, the Grand Parade, will be held on Saturday, February 15. In addition, you will find lots of fun events for the lunar new year from January through March. 2025 is the Year of the Snake. Save this event: 2025 Chinese New Year Treasure Hunt Share this event: 2025 Chinese New Year Treasure Hunt 2025 Chinese New Year Treasure Hunt Sat, Feb 15, 3:00 PM Chinese New Year Parade started back in the 1860’s to celebrate and showcase the Chinese Culture. Named one of the top ten Parades in the world by International Festivals & Events Association, 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. Looking for the best Lunar New Year events in San Francisco? Here are some events and activities to add to your list for Lunar New Year 2025. Lunar New Year is one of the most vibrant and exciting holidays in San Francisco and the Bay Area. The Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is one of the largest celebrations outside of Asia. The Bay 2025 Sunset Lunar New Year Festival Sunday, February 9 – 10AM-1:30PM 37th Avenue at Ortega to Quintara Join Sunset Mercantile Feb 9th as we celebrate Lunar New Year at our weekly Farmers Market, in collaboration with the Sunset Chinese Cultural District and community partners with special activities, music, performances, and Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of San Francisco’s exhilarating Chinatown during one of the community’s most exciting times of the year. You will find over 120 booths and concessions making this a shopper’s paradise. The SF Chinese Chamber of Commerce has activities and entertainment for all ages. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of San Francisco’s exhilarating Chinatown during one of the community’s most exciting times of the year. The Chinatown Community Street Fair takes place the weekend of the Chinese New Year Parade. At the fair, experience Chinese cultural arts such as Chinese folk dancing, opera, drumming and much more at the entertainment stage on Pacific St. below Fireworks over Portsmouth Square during the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. Ring in the Year of the Snake with these fun Lunar New Year festivities Photo by Kelly vanDellen on Shutterstock. The Lunar New Year Festivities are some of the most iconic events on San Francisco’s cultural calendar. The iconic parade has been happening since the 1850s, making it the oldest and largest celebration of this kind outside of Asia.
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