Chinese New Year Parade

Named one of the top ten Parades in the world by International Festivals & Events Association, the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is one of the few remaining night illuminated Parades in North America and the biggest parade celebrating the lunar new year outside of Asia.

Schedule:

Feb 10

Chinese New Year Celebration & Choy Sun Doe

Under the auspices of the SF Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Choy Suns will grace Chinatown and pass out thousands of “Lai Sees” to eagerly waiting children.

Sat. 11am – 2pm

Chinatown, San Francisco, CA, USA

Feb 17

Basketball Jamboree

In 1995, retired Francisco Middle School Prinipal, Kenny Lee wanted to create a basketball tournament that was reminiscent of his childhood days growing up in SF Chinatown. His hopes were to provide kids an opportunity to return to their roots, or the roots of their parents or even their grandparents. After 25 years, the Jamboree continues to draw student-athletes back to Chinatown with alumni lending their time as volunteers and provide support to the next generation of youth.

Sat. 10am – 4pm

Betty Ann Ong Recreation Center San Francisco, CA, USA

Feb 23

Miss Chinatown U.S.A. Pageant & Coronation Ball

The beautiful, talented and bright young women from throughout the United States are still coming to San Francisco during Chinese New Year to compete for scholarships and prizes in the annual Miss Chinatown USA Pageant. Each year’s winners become goodwill ambassadors for the Chinese community throughout the new lunar year.

Fri. 5pm Cocktail Reception

6:30pm Dinner & Program

7:30pm Pageant & Coronation

9 – 11pm Dancing

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Feb 24

Chinese New Year Parade

Named one of the top ten Parades in the world by International Festivals & Events Association, the Alaska Airlines Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is one of the few remaining night illuminated Parades in North America and the biggest parade celebrating the Lunar New Year outside of Asia.

Sat. 5:15pm – 8pm

San Francisco, CA, USA

Feb 24, 25

Community Street Fair

The SF Chinese Chamber of Commerce has activities and entertainment for all ages. Enjoy Chinese folk dancing, opera, drumming and much more at the entertainment stage in the heart of San Francisco Chinatown.

Sat. 10am – 4:30pm

Sun. 9am – 5pm

Chinatown, San Francisco, CA, USA

Mar 3

Chinatown YMCA Run/Walk

The Chinatown YMCA, in San Francisco’s historic Chinatown, is holding its 46th annual “Chinese New Year Run” in 2024. 

Sun. 8am

Chinatown, San Francisco, CA, USA

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Date: Feb 3 - Mar 3, 2024

Location: Downtown San Francisco

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