January 18-19, 2025 . In January, the Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce will celebrate Lunar New Year, the Year of the Snake, with 2 days of celebrations in an in-person festival. The 33rd Annual Lunar New Year Bazaar will take place January 18-19, 2025, highlighting Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and other cultural traditions and art forms connected to the Lunar Enjoy live cultural entertainment featuring dragon dancing, martial arts, Chinese cultural music, and more. The 33rd Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Bazaar will be held on 1/18-1/19/2025. 50+ vendor booths; Two Days of Entertainment on the Cultural Stage 3nd Annual OCIC Lunar New Year Parade. Our 2023 parade was Oakland Chinatown's first Lunar New Year Parade in more than 50 years, and we aim to continue that tradition. We're working to make 2025 an even more special event! Bring your enthusiasm, come dressed in your most festive outfits, and support the community! San Francisco’s 2025 Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair (Jan. 25-26) 2025 White Elephant Sale in 90,000+ Sq Ft. Warehouse (Jan. 26 – March 2) “Glowfari” 2024 Lights Festival at Oakland Zoo (Final Day) 2025 Chinese New Year Street Fair in San Francisco (Feb. 15-16) The Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce will celebrate Lunar New Year, the Year of the Snake, with 2 days of celebrations in an in-person festival. The 33rd Annual Lunar New Year Bazaar will take place January 18-19, 2025, highlighting Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and other cultural traditions and art forms connected to the Lunar New Year Welcome to the Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade! Celebrate the Year of the Snake at our third annual parade in the heart of Oakland Chinatown! 🗓 Date: Saturday, February 22nd, 2025. 📍 Location: Oakland Chinatown. ⏰ Time: Parade: 10 AM – 1 PM; Live Music and More!: 1 PM – 6 PM Celebrate the Year of the Snake at the Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade! Join us for a vibrant and festive day filled with cultural performances, traditional lion dances, live music, and delicious food. The parade starts at 11:00 AM. After the parade, stick around to enjoy live performances, music, and a variety of food vendors offering traditional and modern culinary delights. Bring Eventbrite - Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce presents Oakland Chinatown 32nd Lunar New Year Bazaar - Saturday, January 27, 2024 | Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Chinatown, Oakland, CA. Find event and ticket information. In January, the Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce will celebrate Lunar New Year, the Year of the Dragon, with 2 days of celebrations in an in-person festival. The 32nd Annual Lunar New Year Bazaar will take place January 27-28, 2024, highlighting Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and other cultural traditions and art forms connected to the Lunar Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Bazaar. January 18-19, 2025, 10 am – 5 pm Oakland Chinatown at 9th Street and Franklin The Lunar New Year Bazaar will have a stage of continuous live entertainment and dozens of vendors to promote Asian culture and local business. The Oakland Chinatown Improvement Council (“OCIC”) is extremely excited and proud to announce our inaugural Lunar New Year parade on January 29, 2023. Lunar New Year is celebrated by two billion people in the United States and throughout the world. Eventbrite - Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce presents Oakland Chinatown 32nd Lunar New Year Bazaar - Saturday, January 27, 2024 | Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Chinatown, Oakland, CA. Find event and ticket information. 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. In January, the Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce will celebrate Lunar New Year, the Year of the Dragon, with 2 days of celebrations in an in-person festival. The 32nd Annual Lunar New Year Bazaar will take place January 27-28, 2024, highlighting Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and other cultural traditions and art forms connected to the Lunar New Year holiday. Join us for two days full of Lunar New Year celebrations are often hosted in Oakland Chinatown and “Little Saigon”, a Vietnamese business district between 1st and E 12th streets. These neighborhoods rely on small business owners to supply traditional dishes, snacks, good luck items, and organize community get-togethers. Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Bazaar. January 18-19, 2025, 10 am – 5 pm Oakland Chinatown at 9th Street and Franklin The Lunar New Year Bazaar will have a stage of continuous live entertainment and dozens of vendors to promote Asian culture and local business. The iconic San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade returns to the heart of San Francisco, an annual event that has been going on since the 1860s. Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade. Time The Lunar New Year is one of the most important celebrations of the year in East and Southeast Asian cultures, including Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean communities - among others. While the official dates encompassing the holiday vary by culture, universally it is the time of the year to reunite with immediate and extended family and observe In January, the Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce will celebrate Lunar New Year, the Year of the Dragon, with 2 days of celebrations in an in-person festival. The 32nd Annual Lunar New Year Bazaar will take place January 27-28, 2024, highlighting Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and other cultural traditions and art forms connected to the Lunar New Year holiday. Join us for two days full of The Oakland Chinatown StreetFest is one of the largest Asian Festivals in the United States. The two-day free event is held every year on the 4th weekend in August and covers 10 city blocks, attracting approximately 80,000 over the two days.
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