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Live In-Person Run: March 2, 2025 Virtual Run: March 2 – March 31. Now in its 47th year, the Chinatown YMCA CCHP Lunar New Year Run gives participants a rare opportunity to run through San Francisco Chinatown’s historic (and slightly hilly) streets, taking in the architecture, scents, and sounds of a bustling and vibrant community. 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 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. Now in its 47 th year, the Chinatown YMCA CCHP Lunar New Year Run gives participants a rare opportunity to run through San Francisco Chinatown’s historic (and slightly hilly) streets, taking in the architecture, scents, and sounds of a bustling and vibrant community. For those who prefer to participate virtually, the event will again offer a Feb 10th: Chinese New Year Day (Choy Sun Doe Day). Feb 17th: Basketball Jamboree. Feb 23rd: Miss Chinatown Pageant & Coronation Ball. Feb 24th: Chinese New Year Parade. Feb 24th and 25th: Community Street Fair. Mar 3rd: Chinatown YMCA CCHP Lunar New Year Run. 47th Annual CCHP Chinatown YMCA Lunar New Year Run 2025 Now in its 46 th year, the Chinatown YMCA CCHP Lunar New Year Run, presented by Amazon, gives participants a rare opportunity to run through San Francisco Chinatown’s historic (and slightly hilly) streets, taking in the architecture, scents, and sounds of a bustling and vibrant community. For those who prefer to participate virtually, the Race registration: Chinatown YMCA CCHP Lunar New Year Run. Date range. March 2, 2025 7:00 am - 2:00 pm Location Pier 1, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111. Members of the San Gabriel Valley Chinese Cultural Association perform at the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco, 2024. The 47th annual 5K/10K run — winding through San Francisco’s Get info about the 2025 Chinatown YMCA's Annual CCHP Chinese New Year 5K/10K happening in San Francisco! SF Zoo Lunar New Year Celebration. Sunday, January 26th. Join the San Francisco Zoo to celebrate The Year of the Snake with performances from Flying Angels Chinese Dance (11am and 12:15pm). See and learn about animals from the Pacific Rim region, enjoy arts & crafts, and more! Chinese New Year Celebration & Choy Sun Doe. Wednesday, January 29th 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. 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. Year of the Snake. Live In-Person Run: March 2nd, 2025. Virtual Run: March 2nd – March 31 st. Now in its 47 th year, the Chinatown YMCA CCHP Lunar New Year Run gives participants a rare opportunity to run through San Francisco Chinatown’s historic (and slightly hilly) streets, taking in the architecture, scents, and sounds of a bustling and First time doing the Chinese New Year run for year of the ram. I chose the 10k(6 miles) and it was awesome. You start at Grant and Sacramento, go through north beach, embacadero, financial district and finish on Kearny. Race started at 8 but found parking easily on Kearny a few blocks away from start line. 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. The CCHP Chinese New Year Run is an annual fundraiser benefiting Chinatown YMCA’s Physical Education Program (PEP) and Community Center, which serves 1,600 youth and families in Chinatown with wellness and community programs each week. San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Parade will culminate with a choreographed drone light show on the downtown waterfront this year for the first time. As part of the grand finale of the Feb. 15 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 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
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