Lunar New Year, San Francisco

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 celebrating the start of the Lunar New Year. "It is going to be so transformative in our fortune,
Here's how to celebrate Lunar New Year in San Francisco
Lunar New Year parade isn't until Feb. 15, but that doesn't mean the festivities are on hold. Here's what you can look forward to as San Francisco ushers in the Year of the Wood Snake. 👯 Kick off celebrations at the Chinese New Year Day opening ceremony,
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 and festivities of the holiday.
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 celebrations, which featured cultural performances, lion dances, and the tradition of dotting the lion's eyes to awaken good fortune.
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 festive period with family by enjoying dishes believed to bring good fortune and prosperity in the coming year.
SF Chinatown celebrates lunar new year with festivities and firecrackers
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco Chinatown celebrated the Lunar New Year on Wednesday night with firecrackers and festivities. The beat of the drums accompanying the lion dancers on Grant Avenue signals the start of the 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 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 may be seeing a political shift and it could be starting in Chinatown
Huge crowds have come out to Chinatown for Lunar New Year as new political faces take office. She made the look her own with some Jenny Humphrey-coded additions. President Donald Trump seems to have finally found a country that won’t rebuff his plan to send it hordes of undocumented immigrants who don’t hail from that nation.
San Francisco kickstarts Lunar New Year with 15-foot cat statues
San Francisco’s Chinese New Year festivities kickstarted on Saturday with the Flower Market Festival. Nestled in the center of Chinatown, covering multiple city blocks, the market was adorned with art installations,
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Are you planning on attending the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade in person? Here's everything you need to know before you go.
SF hopeful for business boom during NBA All-Star, Lunar New Year parade weekend
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Continuing the culture: Bay Area Lion Dancers prepare for Lunar New Year
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SF leaders share top Lunar New Year traditions
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