Arts and Entertainment
February 5, 2024
From: Alaska Airlines Chinese New Year Festival and ParadeChinese 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
Date: Feb 3 - Mar 3, 2024
Location: Downtown San Francisco
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