San Francisco celebrates start of Lunar New Year

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,
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,
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.
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.
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.
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.
Where to celebrate Lunar New Year in San Diego
San Diego's Lunar New Year celebrations started with a festival in City Heights last weekend, but there are more ways to ring in the Year of the Wood Snake. The big picture: The holiday, also known as Chinese New Year,
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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SF leaders share top Lunar New Year traditions
“My favorite Lunar New Year tradition in San Francisco is a relatively new one. For the past three years, the San Francisco ...
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Lunar New Year: The significance of the Year of the Wood Snake
As the sixth animal in the Chinese zodiac, the snake represents the "midpoint, symbolizing balance — or the need for it —in ...