"Tens of thousands of people turned out for San Francisco's Chinese New Year Parade Saturday. It's the largest Lunar New Year celebration outside of Asia. The San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade is an annual event so many people have come to enjoy."
"Big crowds turned out to catch the vibrant lion dances, the energetic marching bands and colorful cultural performances. The opening act for the parade was the Huaxing Arts Group San Francisco. What got many people really excited though --the Grand Marshal for this year's parade--San Francisco native and Olympic gold medalist Eileen Gu."
""I love it," said Monica Herrera of San Jose. "All the colors. And energy." "My favorite thing is seeing the city come together," said Auruf Kathuria of San Francisco. "We're kind of lion dance groupies," said Angele Golde of Stockton. "Yeah, we love the dancing and the watching the dragons.""
San Francisco's Chinese New Year Parade drew tens of thousands of attendees, making it the largest Lunar New Year celebration outside of Asia. The annual event featured vibrant lion dances, energetic marching bands, colorful cultural performances, and the opening act by the Huaxing Arts Group San Francisco. Olympic gold medalist and San Francisco native Eileen Gu served as Grand Marshal, exciting attendees who appreciated seeing local talent showcase their culture. Visitors of all ages and backgrounds traveled from surrounding areas to experience the parade's sights, sounds, and smells, including firecrackers and traditional performances. Attendees highlighted their favorite elements, including the lion dancers, dragons, and the festive atmosphere that brings the city together.
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Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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