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 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 Improvement Council presents 2nd Lunar New Year Parade at Oakland Chinatown, 2024, Year of the Dragon - Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Wilma Chan Park (formerly "Madison Park"), Jackson Street, Oakland, CA, USA, Oakland, CA. 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! 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; Experience a vibrant festival featuring colorful floats, traditional lion and dragon dances, martial arts This was Oakland's second annual Lunar New Year parade. The celebration was hosted by the Oakland Chinatown Improvement Council, which is committed to helping small businesses in the neighborhood. MORE: What is Lunar New Year and how is it different from Chinese New Year? Feb. 18, for the second-annual Oakland Chinatown parade. It is expected to attract thousands. 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) Find tickets & information for 2nd Lunar New Year Parade at Oakland Chinatown, 2024, Year of the Dragon. happening at Wilma Chan Park (formerly Madison Park), Jackson Street, Oakland, CA, USA, Oakland, CA on Sun, 18 Feb, 2024 at 11:00 am. Lunar New Year traditions include the beloved Dragon Dance | Photo: OMCA Chinese New Year Parade, San Francisco. Saturday, February 15, 5:15 pm – 8 pm San Francisco Chinatown, Second and Market Streets This annual parade returns in person! Watch the 2.5-hour-long parade beginning at 5:15 pm. Free, though bleacher seats are available for purchase. The Lunar New Year is celebrated by two billion people in the United States and throughout the world. On September 30, 2022, Governor Newsom officially signed AB 2596 into law! When Governor Newsom made the announcement, tears, cheers and bells were ringing throughout our state as every API Communities started to celebrate. 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. 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. On September 30, 2022, Governor Newsom signed AB 2596 into law which recognized Lunar New 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. It’s unclear when the last time Oakland held a Lunar New Year parade was, but according to sources familiar with Bay Area Chinese parades, Oakland had a Lunar New Year parade decades ago, which often happened a week before the iconic San Francisco parade. 24th Annual Lunar New Year at OMCA: Year of the Snake. Gather with us at OMCA for our 24th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration. Celebrate and honor Lunar New Year traditions through family-friendly storytelling, performances, activities, and more. New Year’s Eve at San Jose’s 2024 “Christmas in the Park” Sf’s “Winter Wonderland”: Hanukkah Celebration (Festival of Lights) 2025 Chinese New Year Parade: Route + Full Details (San Francisco) Kwanzaa Celebration (SF) Chinese new year festival events in Oakland, CA. Category. 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