Chinese New Year

San Francisco's parade is the largest of its kind outside of Asia, attracting a diverse crowd of more than a hundred thousand each year.

San Francisco is preparing for the biggest Chinese New Year celebration in America. The highlight, of course, is the parade. 

The parade through Chinatown typically attracts hundreds of thousands of people.

The Chinese New Year Parade starts at 6 p.m. on Saturday.

At least two Chinese New Year celebrations in Palo Alto have been canceled because of concerns about the coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution.

China's leader on Saturday called the accelerating spread of a new virus a grave situation, as cities from the outbreak's epicenter in central China to Hong Kong scrambled to stop the spread of an illness that has infected more than 1,200 people and killed 41. 

The sound and smoke from firecrackers is already filling the air in San Francisco's Chinatown, as the city prepares to ring in the new year.

Chinese New year Celebrations are continuing. They traditionally last for 16 days, starting with the beginning of the lunar new year which was February 5th. It is the year of the pig, which is one of 12 animals in the zodiac calendar.  It is believed that the zodiac calendar can give us a look at our fortunes and can give us insight into what the year ahead will have in store. 

 Pixar's first female director for a short film has been nominated for an Academy Award in the best animated short film category.  

San Francisco city officials are encouraging people to sign up for text message safety alerts if they plan on attending the 2019 Southwest Airlines Chinese New Year Parade.