Thousands line San Francisco streets as Chinese New Year Parade returns
Spectators lined the streets of San Francisco on Saturday evening to take in a beloved city tradition, the annual Chinese New Year Parade. Last year’s parade was scrapped due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Spectators lined the streets of San Francisco on Saturday evening to take in a beloved city tradition, the annual Chinese New Year Parade. Last year’s parade was scrapped due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Behind the scenes look at Chinese New Year Parade floats
The Chinese New Year parade is one of the most spectacular in the world, in large part because of the creative floats that wind their way through the city.
The Chinese New Year parade is one of the most spectacular in the world, in large part because of the creative floats that wind their way through the city.
Chinese New Year Parade: how to watch
Watch the Chinese New Year Parade on KTVU and KTVU.com on February 26.
Watch the Chinese New Year Parade on KTVU and KTVU.com on February 26.
Behind the scenes look at Chinese New Year Parade floats
A team of artists has worked for months to make the parade pop with color and come alive. Stephanie Mufson and her team pour their hearts into every detail of every float. KTVU's Christien Kafton got a look inside the creative workshop.
A team of artists has worked for months to make the parade pop with color and come alive. Stephanie Mufson and her team pour their hearts into every detail of every float. KTVU's Christien Kafton got a look inside the creative workshop.
White Crane group preserves Chinese New Year Parade's signature performances
For more than 50 years, the White Crane Dragon and Lion Dance Association has preserved and passed on the ancient traditions that comprise some of the Chinese New Year Parade's most popular performances.
For more than 50 years, the White Crane Dragon and Lion Dance Association has preserved and passed on the ancient traditions that comprise some of the Chinese New Year Parade's most popular performances.
Lunar New Year: The symbols behind the Year of the Tiger
Chinese New Year is celebrated with many traditions and symbols.
Chinese New Year is celebrated with many traditions and symbols.
The symbols behind the Year of the Tiger
Chinese New Year is celebrated with many traditions and symbols. Firecrackers chase away evil spirits and usher in good luck for the Year of the Tiger. It's one of twelve animals in the Chinese zodiac. People born under this sign are said to be courageous, charismatic and confident. Amber Lee reports
Chinese New Year is celebrated with many traditions and symbols. Firecrackers chase away evil spirits and usher in good luck for the Year of the Tiger. It's one of twelve animals in the Chinese zodiac. People born under this sign are said to be courageous, charismatic and confident. Amber Lee reports
Chinese New Year Parade has distinctly American history
In its long history in the Bay Area, the Chinese New Year Parade has been a place for tradition, celebration and family.
In its long history in the Bay Area, the Chinese New Year Parade has been a place for tradition, celebration and family.
Artist behind year of the tiger statue shares her creative inspiration
It's the year of the tiger and the Chinese Chamber Of Commerce has commissioned six larger-than-life tiger statutes around the city.
It's the year of the tiger and the Chinese Chamber Of Commerce has commissioned six larger-than-life tiger statutes around the city.
San Francisco's Chinese New Year Parade has unique American history
In its long history in the Bay Area, the Chinese New Year Parade has been a place for tradition, for celebration and family. The parade for decades has attracted large crowds, going back to 1953, the first year it was open to the public.
In its long history in the Bay Area, the Chinese New Year Parade has been a place for tradition, for celebration and family. The parade for decades has attracted large crowds, going back to 1953, the first year it was open to the public.
Chinese New Year tiger statues placed around San Francisco
It's the year of the tiger and San Francisco has commissioned six larger-than-life statues around the city, including voyager tiger at Union Square, and the health and wellness tiger at Chinatown. KTVU's Christien Kafton talks with the community about these works of art and the meaning behind them.
It's the year of the tiger and San Francisco has commissioned six larger-than-life statues around the city, including voyager tiger at Union Square, and the health and wellness tiger at Chinatown. KTVU's Christien Kafton talks with the community about these works of art and the meaning behind them.
Miss Chinatown 2022 is from Castro Valley
Miss Chinatown 2022 is Crystal Lee from Castro Valley.
Miss Chinatown 2022 is Crystal Lee from Castro Valley.
What each Chinese zodiac sign can expect in the year of the tiger
It's the year of the tiger. Here's what to expect based on the Chinese zodiac.
It's the year of the tiger. Here's what to expect based on the Chinese zodiac.
San Francisco supervisor introduces 5-point plan on Lunar New Year safety
The Lunar New Year is here, and a new series of initiatives are underway in San Francisco's Sunset District aimed at ensuring the safety of the community and Asian American residents.
The Lunar New Year is here, and a new series of initiatives are underway in San Francisco's Sunset District aimed at ensuring the safety of the community and Asian American residents.
San Francisco apologizes to Chinese immigrants on 1st day of Lunar New Year
Supervisors of the city with the oldest Chinatown in the U.S. approved a resolution Tuesday to apologize to Chinese immigrants and their descendants, becoming the fourth city in the country and in California to do so in the last year.
Supervisors of the city with the oldest Chinatown in the U.S. approved a resolution Tuesday to apologize to Chinese immigrants and their descendants, becoming the fourth city in the country and in California to do so in the last year.
Chinese New Year parade and festivities roaring back for the year of the tiger
With a small army in attendance, San Francisco's Year of the Tiger celebration kicked off in the heart of Chinatown in a festive, happy and grateful way with fireworks and dancing dragons.
With a small army in attendance, San Francisco's Year of the Tiger celebration kicked off in the heart of Chinatown in a festive, happy and grateful way with fireworks and dancing dragons.
San Francisco marks start of the Year of the Tiger
There was a celebration in San Francisco to mark the Lunar New Year and beginning of the Year of Tiger.
There was a celebration in San Francisco to mark the Lunar New Year and beginning of the Year of Tiger.
Lunar New Year celebrations return after COVID hiatus
Lunar New Year celebrations kicked off over the weekend. After being canceled last year due to COVID, the Bay Area is ready to celebrate.
Lunar New Year celebrations kicked off over the weekend. After being canceled last year due to COVID, the Bay Area is ready to celebrate.
Year of the Tiger: SFPD prepares for Lunar New Year celebrations
SFPD foot patrol officers say keeping Chinese New Year festivities safe is a community effort.
SFPD foot patrol officers say keeping Chinese New Year festivities safe is a community effort.
AAPI hate crimes up 500% last year; one person responsible for half the cases, SFPD says
One person, who was arrested, has been charged with 31 hate crimes, making up half of last year's cases.
One person, who was arrested, has been charged with 31 hate crimes, making up half of last year's cases.