The streets of San Francisco came alive Saturday night as the Chinese New Year Parade made its way through some of the most iconic parts of the city. From show-stopping floats to iconic lion ...

From show-stopping floats to iconic lion dances, the celebration of Chinese culture and traditions was truly spectacular. Watch highlights of the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade in the story.

In the past, only the wealthy residents of Nuanquan could afford firecrackers to ring in the New Year. So the town’s blacksmiths, noticing sparks flew out when they poured on their molten iron ...

Firecrackers go off while people carry a dragon during the Chinese New Year Parade at Chinatown in San Francisco, Calif., on Friday, Feb. 15, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) ...

This year's parade celebrated the Year of the Snake. The annual parade in San Francisco is thought to be the largest such lunar new year celebration outside of China.

Members of the Yau Kung Moon Kung Fu Sport Association perform the dragon dance at the San Francisco 2025 Chinese New Year Festival and Parade on Feb. 15, 2025. Credit: Jay A. Martin. Abraham Lincoln ...

San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade 2025: How to watch live on ABC7! Since late December, a team of about 20 fabricators has been working tirelessly to build 21 floats for the event.

New energy. A new beginning. Every year you get a chance for a new beginning,” said Lena Tan, 60, who danced in the parade with East Culture Art Inc. to usher in the beginning of the lunar new year.

NEW YORK -- To celebrate Lunar New Year, Eric Wang hosted a 12-course dinner for family and friends on Saturday at his private supper club – 81 Eating Club – to highlight Chinese dishes like ...