"San Francisco's Chinese New Year Parade Draws Crowds and Dragons to Chinatown"

Thousands gathered in San Francisco's Chinatown for the annual Chinese New Year Parade, celebrating the Year of the Dragon with a nearly three-hour parade featuring floats, a 300-foot dragon puppet, and grand marshal Awkwafina. Spectators enjoyed the festivities, including lion dances, firecrackers, and a sense of nostalgia, with the parade considered one of the top ten in the world and the largest Lunar New Year parade outside of Asia. The celebrations will continue through March 3, featuring a Community Street Fair with food vendors, activities, and performances.