"San Francisco rang in the Year of the Fire Horse with its annual Chinese New Year parade Saturday evening, with thousands of revelers cheering on hometown hero and Olympic champion Eileen Gu as its grand marshal. The procession featured drums, dancing and floats celebrating the vibrancy of the Chinese American community in the oldest celebration of its kind outside Asia and one of the largest."
"The parade was first organized in the 1860s by Chinese immigrants who came to work during the California Gold Rush and wanted to share their culture through a favorite American tradition, according to the event website. Named one of the top ten Parades in the world by International Festivals & Events Association and USA Today's 10 Best Readers' Choice award, the parade is one of the biggest celebrating the lunar new year outside of Asia."
San Francisco's Chinese New Year parade celebrated the Year of the Fire Horse with thousands of attendees and Olympic freestyle skiing champion Eileen Gu serving as grand marshal. The procession featured traditional elements including drums, dancing, lion dancers, martial artists, and floats showcasing Chinese American culture. Children wore inflatable horses while civic leaders and performers paraded from downtown through Chinatown amid popping firecrackers. Established in the 1860s by Chinese immigrants during the California Gold Rush, the parade represents one of the largest lunar new year celebrations outside Asia. Recognized as one of the world's top ten parades by the International Festivals & Events Association and USA Today, the event draws massive crowds celebrating Chinese American heritage through this cherished tradition.
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