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Eileen Gu Leads San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Parade as 500-Drone Show Lights the Waterfront

The parade drew tens of thousands in what organizers bill as the largest Lunar New Year celebration outside Asia.

Overview

  • Crowds packed the established route from downtown to Chinatown on Saturday, March 7, to celebrate the Year of the Horse.
  • A 500-drone aerial finale over the San Francisco waterfront formed horse-themed designs to cap the festivities.
  • Organizers fielded 17 floats and roughly 100 groups, showcasing lion dances, marching bands and other cultural performances.
  • Local participation was prominent, with students from Galileo Academy and Garfield Elementary and performers from Tak Fung Gwoon Martial Arts featured in photo coverage.
  • Attendees spanned the Bay Area and beyond, with families and longtime visitors describing the event’s color, energy and tradition.