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San Francisco Chinese New Yearr's Parade is one of the largest Chinese New Year celebrations in the United States. Bands, floats, dignitaries, Chinese dragon dancers, children in colorful costumes and up to a million people in attendance near Union Square make this a must-see celebration for those who love a parade.

San Francisco' Chinese New Year's Parade traces its roots to 1860's San Francisco, a short time after the Gold Rush in which many Chinese came to seek their fortune.  The Parade and Festival have grown to be the largest celebration of Asian culture outside of Asia. Since 1958, the parade has been under the direction of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce.  www.chineseparade.com