Lunar New Year, 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
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 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.
San Francisco Chinatown prepares to celebrate Lunar New Year of the snake
Chinatown merchants and the community prepare to celebrate the most important holiday of the Chinese culture: Lunar New Year. It's a holiday about family, food and good fortune.
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.
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.
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