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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. The San Francisco Chinese New Year Festival and Parade is an annual event in San Francisco, California, United States. Held for approximately two weeks following the first day of the Chinese New Year, it combines elements of the Chinese Lantern Festival with a typical American parade. San Francisco is home to America's oldest Chinatown, and although the Lunar New Year celebration is now an annual staple, it wasn't always a beloved tradition in the city. Why it matters: The parade, considered the largest of its kind outside Asia, was first organized in the mid-1800s in part to counteract racism. With the advent of the Gold Rush in the mid-1800s, San Francisco experienced a surge in Chinese immigration. Many Chinese migrants sought reprieve from the socioeconomic climate of southern China- a region marred by impoverishment and hunger. San Francisco has long had one of the biggest celebrations of the Chinese New Year. The annual festival and parade lasts for two weeks and features a parade with floats, costumed school kids, acrobats and stilt walkers, bands, firecrackers, and the Golden Dragon, operated by a large team of people. 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. Date: SF’s Chinese New Year Parade is on Feb. 15, 2025. It usually starts around 5 pm and lasts 2.5 hours. Location: The parade will happen on Market, Geary, Post, and Kearny Streets in SF’s Chinatown. The Chinese Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco proudly presents this year’s Zodiac on Parade featuring the Snake. The public art project, which was introduced in 2021, will display two Snake Statues in San Francisco from January 18, 2025 through March 2, 2025 . The history of San Franciscans celebrating Lunar New Year dates back to 1860. Since that year, San Francisco’s Chinese community has held an annual parade to ring in the new year. The San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade has a fascinating history that reflects the city’s deep-rooted ties to Chinese culture. It all began during the Gold Rush when Chinese immigrants sought to preserve their customs and traditions while far from home. 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. SAN FRANCISCO -- The Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is based on cycles of the moon and falls on a different day every year. In 2025, the Year of the Snake begins on Jan. 29. It 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 Parade - Saturday, February 15 Chinese New Year Parade 2025 Celebrate the Year of the Snake at the City's annual Chinese New Year Parade! Happening downtown San Francisco on Saturday, February 15th, this epic event is named one of the Top 10 Parades in the World by the International Festivals & Events Association. 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. This year, SFO is honored to bring family and friends together with a contingent in the 2025 San Francisco Chinese New Year Festival and Parade. If you’re traveling through SFO, we’ll be celebrating Lunar New Year throughout the terminals from 1/27 – 2/28 with live performances and photo stations. 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. SAN FRANCISCO -- Celebrate the Lunar New Year with us! We're giving you a chance to experience the most spectacular Chinese New Year parade, live in person on Saturday, February 15! 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. Events around San Francisco and the East Bay. Keisuke Akabori will hold a Casa De Kei Lunar New Year pop-up at San Francisco wine and sake bar Millay set for Wednesday, January 29. Diners can
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