San Francisco, Lunar New Year and Chinatown

San Francisco leaders kick off Lunar New Year celebrations with a bang in Chinatown
This year’s Lunar New Year kicked off with a bang in San Francisco’s Chinatown on Wednesday as 10,000 firecrackers were set off on Kearny Street. Hundreds of spectators packed Portsmouth Square, with many pushing to the front or standing on a park bench to catch a glimpse of the performances and speeches before the lighting
Your guide to celebrating Lunar New Year in San Francisco
👯 Kick off celebrations at the Chinese New Year Day opening ceremony, where 100 students will perform synchronized dances for good luck. 11am-2pm Wednesday at Portsmouth Square. Free. 🦀 Check out Casa De Kei's Lunar New Year pop-up to try Dungeness crab chili wonton tostada, kanpachi chirashi and more.
Lunar New Year festivities kick off in San Francisco's Chinatown
The annual flower market street fair kicked off in San Francisco's Chinatown on Saturday. About 100 vendors, along with residents and tourists gathered along Grant Avenue to celebrate ringing in the Lunar New Year.
San Francisco Chinatown prepares for year of the snake
San Francisco - Preparations were underway on Tuesday in San Francisco Chinatown to celebrate the year of the snake. The sound of fireworks was continuous. This holiday is the most important in Chinese culture. The celebration centers around family, food and good fortune.
Lunar New Year preparations underway in San Francisco
Lunar New Year marks the beginning of a calendar year with months based on moon cycles, and is cause for celebration for many cultures.
San Francisco Chinatown holds multiple Chinese New Year celebrations
San Francisco Chinatown celebrates the most important holiday for the Chinese community: Lunar New Year.
San Francisco celebrates start of Lunar New Year with fireworks, red envelopes and street dancing
Loud fireworks sparked into the air while confetti fell to the ground Wednesday in San Francisco's Chinatown. The city is ...
Lunar New Year celebrations kick off in SF's Chinatown
Crowds celebrating the Lunar New Year filled the streets of San Francisco’s Chinatown on Wednesday, honoring the traditions ...
San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade: Everything you need to know before you go
Are you planning on attending the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade in person? Here's everything you need to know before you go.
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San Francisco's beloved Lunar New Year dishes
Though Lunar New Year celebrations may vary widely depending on where they're held, one common tradition is ushering in the ...
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What is Lunar New Year? Year of the Snake questions answered
From lucky foods to traditional greetings, we answer your questions about Lunar New Year as we enter the Year of the Snake.
Happy Year of the Snake! SF Chinatown kicks off Lunar New Year with a bang
Spectators from across the Bay Area gathered in San Francisco Chinatown to witness the start of the 15-day Lunar New Year ...
SF hopeful for business boom during NBA All-Star, Lunar New Year parade weekend
All-Star weekend is anticipated to pump hundreds of millions of dollars into the city and the Bay Area overall. A Temple University study of the economic impact the event had on Indianapolis – the ...
Continuing the culture: Bay Area Lion Dancers prepare for Lunar New Year
Lion dances can be seen during special occasions, like weddings, birthdays and store openings, and symbolize good luck and ...