Chinese Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco (Organizer) 730 Sacramento Street San Francisco, CA 94108 Tel: (415) 982-3000 Fax: (415) 982-4720. CNY Parade 24438 Santa Clara Street, #3629 Hayward, CA 94544 Tel: (415) 889-8891. Facebook; Twitter; Instagram Here’s how four chefs make the most of the Lunar New Year in San Francisco. Kathy Fang, co-owner and chef, House of Nanking and Fang When Fang was a kid, her family would lay out a “sweet tray” full of candied lotus roots, sesame brittle, and coconut peanut cookies — a tradition she keeps alive using an antique tray passed down by her 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 Chinese New Year celebration in San Francisco first began in the mid-1800s, when many immigrants from China came to the US looking for work. As the word of the Gold Rush in California spread, many Chinese immigrants decided to stay in San Francisco. The Year of the Snake for 2025 will be the third Lunar New Year celebrated in California as an official Huaxing Arts Group aims to take center stage at 2025 SF Chinese New Year Parade It was started in the 1860s and takes place the weekend of the Chinese New Year Community Street Fair (Feb. 15-16, 2025). Typically, nearly 100 groups will participate in the parade and many of the floats and specialty groups will be featuring the theme of this year’s Chinese zodiac sign – the year of the snake. 2025 Chinese New Year Parade The San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade, celebrating the Year of the Sanke, will be on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM, starting off at Second and Market Streets. It is a free event for all to attend but tickets must be purchased to sit in the bleacher sections. 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 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 San Francisco, CA – As San Francisco welcomes the Year of the Snake, the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) proudly announces its support for Lunar New Year traditions and events. Neighborhoods across San Francisco will host a variety of cultural festivities, community gatherings, and opportunities to support local businesses LUNAR NEW YEAR CONCERT & BANQUET Saturday, February 8, 2025. 4:00pm: Festival and Ruby Receptions: 5:00pm: San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 864-6000 [email protected] 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. 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. Two-hour parking in Chinatown’s Portsmouth Square Garage will be free in February, as will Muni during the weekend in which San Francisco hosts its annual Lunar New Year parade and first NBA All San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Parade on February 15 will feature a choreographed drone light show for the first time as part of its grand finale.The display will include 500 LED-lit drones flying above the Embarcadero, forming images related to Lunar New Year traditions and the Year of the Snake. 146 West Weber Avenue Stockton, California 95202 (209) 938-1555 Toll Free 1 (877) 778-6258 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 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 Top 10 Best Chinese New Year in San Francisco, CA - January 2025 - Yelp - Chinese New Year Parade, YH-Beijing, WenChang Dumpling Restaurant, Harborview Restaurant & Bar, Royal Feast, Osmanthus Dim Sum Lounge, New Fortune Restaurant, Cheung Hing Restaurant, Yank Sing, Dragon Beaux Specialties: The San Francisco Chinese Chamber of Commerce's primary cause is to promote and develop San Francisco's Chinatown. The organization strengthens and consolidates its ties with Chinese establishments, promotes Chinese culture, and helps to improve China-US relations. The Chinese Chamber of Commerce not only hosts such successful events as the annual San Francisco Chinese New Year
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