Awkwafina named grand marshal of San Francisco's Chinese New Year Parade

Award-wining actress, writer and producer Awkwafina will lead the charge as the Grand Marshal of San Francisco's Chinese New Year Festival and Parade.

Runners hop, skip, jump and take to the street in year of the rabbit Chinatown run

San Francisco's 45th Annual Chinatown New Year Run is Sunday, and the timing couldn't be more appropriate - 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese zodiac.   

'Rain or stars': San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade to be held Feb. 4

Organizers of San Francisco's Chinese New Year Parade on Monday gave a preview of this year's planned festivities, saying it will be as exciting as ever. 

Actor Rich Ting returns to the Bay Area for new role: Grand Marshal of the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade
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Rich Ting toured the Bruce Lee exhibit at the Chinese Historical Society of America Thursday, remembering his childhood hero and reflecting on the honor of serving as Grand Marshal in the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade.

New exhibition aims to revitalize San Francisco's Chinatown
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In the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown sits, Edge on the Square, a new exhibition that showcases the stories of Asian Americans.

Floats under construction for San Francisco's Lunar New Year celebration

As we enter the year of the rabbit, a crew of artists are hard at work making sure the parade is a dizzying display for the eyes. KTVU can now take everyone behind the scenes at the final preparations for the Lunar New Year festival and parade.

San Francisco rolls out new plan to combat hate crimes

San Francisco leaders rolled out a city-wide response to racist attacks. The city says it has plans to streamline the response to hate crimes and make sure victims get the help they need.

SF Chinatown prepares to celebrate the year of the rabbit — a time for hope

The sound of firecrackers will be heard in Chinatowns on both sides of the bay this weekend. Chinese New Year falls on Sunday. And the preparations for celebrations are in full swing. This important cultural holiday is focused on family , food and good fortune.

San Francisco celebrates Year of the Rabbit with artist sculptures

The Lunar New Year begins on Sunday and San Francisco is celebrating the Year of the Rabbit with a new tradition that was started during the pandemic. 

San Francisco prepares for Lunar New Year celebrations

San Francisco city officials are preparing for Lunar New Year celebrations. But officials are warning the Chinatown community to be on alert for criminals looking to target celebrants. 

Chinese New Year Parade 2022
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Thousands of spectators filled the streets of San Francisco to celebrate the 2022 Chinese New Year parade. Check out the festivities for the year of the tiger that showed the return of popular traditions and the introduction of some new surprises.

Looking back with Ben Fong-Torres
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The rock journalist Ben Fong-Torres talks to KTVU about his early days with Rolling Stone magazine, his connection to the Chinese New Year Parade and growing up in the Bay Area.

San Francisco's Chinatown history reveals struggle and strength
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The vibrancy and significance of today's Chinatown are the result of decades of strife and resiliency. KTVU's Greg Lee reports about the neighborhood's triumphs and travails.