The SF Chinese Chamber of Commerce has activities and entertainment for all ages. Enjoy Chinese folk dancing, opera, drumming and much more at the entertainment stage on Pacific St. below Grant Ave. Make sure to get a family photo with the giant puppets, dragon and other memorable artifacts from the Parade! Please note: This is a non-smoking event. 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 Grant Ave. You will find over 120 booths and concessions making this a shopper’s paradise. 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 Grant Ave. You will find over 120 booths and concessions making this a shopper’s paradise. 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 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 Event Summary The annual two-day Chinese New Year Community Street Fair will take place in Chinatown Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Streets will be closed from Friday night to Sunday night and Muni will reroute the 12 Folsom/Pacific Route. Read below for more detailed information. Street Closures These streets will be closed from 11 p.m. Friday to 11 p.m 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. 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. Beside the street light-up and street decorations, there will also be festive fair / bazaar, weekly stage show and a countdown party on Chinese New Year’s Eve! If you’re looking to soak in the festive atmosphere, here are the places to visit at Chinatown during this year’s Chinese New Year season. Read also: Chinese New Year Events in Lunar New Year is next week, and excitement in San Francisco is growing as the city and ABC7 will host the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade, the biggest celebration outside of Asia, next month. Celebrating Chinese New Year in San Francisco Chinatown's Street Fair for the Year of the Rabbit.This Chinese New Year Street Fair is located in San Francisc Chinatown Community Street Fair in San Francisco is held every year as an integral part of the Chinese New Year celebrations. Usually it is held on the same weekend as the traditional New Year Parade. The Chinese community started to celebrate the Lunar New Year in 1860 and since it preserves the tradition every year. Monterey Park’s Lunar New Year festival features vendors offering unique gifts and specialty items, food booths with various types of delectable items, amusement rides, and lots of live entertainment. The traditional New Year lion and dragon dancers will kick off the festival Saturday morning. The Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair is held on the weekend before Chinese New Year Day. The Flower Fair is the place to come to purchase fresh flowers, fruits, candies and brand new supplies for the home to begin the new lunar year. Delight in performances of traditional Chinese magicians, acrobats, folk dancers and opera as you take in the 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 Grant Ave. Come and celebrate the Chinese New Year with delicious food, wonderful performances and amazing folk customs together! Temple Fairs. Ditan Temple Fair. Visitors will immerse themselves in exploring China's rich and diverse dietary culture and appreciate a series of innovative "New Year gifts". Time: January 29 to February 4, 2025. Location Attend one of San Diego’s largest street fairs and learn what other events are planned for Chinese New Year celebration, also called Lunar New Year, in 2024. San Francisco’s 2025 Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair. January 25-26, 2025 – SF (Chinatown) – FREE – Celebrate the Lunar New Year in San Francisco’s Chinatown Flower Market Fair for a shopper’s paradise with over 120 booths plus performances of traditional Chinese magicians, acrobats, folk dancers and opera. 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. Eve of Chinese New Year (28 January 2025): 11:00am – 1:00am (8 – 28 Jan 2025) Food fair along Smith Street (former Chinatown Food Street) Operating Hours: Monday – Thursday: 11:00am – 10:30pm; Friday – Sunday: 11:00am – 11:30pm; Eve of Chinese New Year (28 January 2025): 11:00am – 1:00am
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