SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — The Lunar New Yr celebrations proceed this weekend. In San Francisco, the annual Chinese language New Yr Parade and Competition kicks off Saturday evening.
There’s quite a lot of work to be performed to prepare for this large parade. Organizers mentioned tons of of 1000’s of individuals turned out final 12 months for the parade regardless of the downpouring rain. This 12 months, they imagine much more individuals will come out for the festive celebration.
Anticipate to see dozens of lions from the “Lion Dance Me” staff. Norman Lau is the dance staff director.
“(We may have) about 30 lions, about seven to eight dragons. We’ll see,” mentioned Lau.
Lau has about 100 to 120 individuals collaborating in lion dance performances. They’re native highschool college students who observe seven days every week for native exhibits ending with the beloved Chinese language New Yr parade.
“It is an awesome fruits of the ending of the Lunar New Yr celebration,” mentioned Lau.
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On San Francisco streets, crews are rapidly placing up the bleachers.
Huge crowds are anticipated to pack the stands — rain or shine.
“I anticipate very stunning climate. Like 70 levels. Will probably be very, very stunning and extra crowded. Thank goodness no rain. No rain,” mentioned Enterprise Proprietor Rwhi Zeidan.
“It’s totally thrilling,” mentioned Peter Ng. “The parade occurs yearly. There’s lot of individuals coming everywhere in the nation as a result of it is solely yearly.”
Ryan Fong – who was once a lion dancer – now volunteers with the Miss Chinatown Pageant. He loves the parade for therefore many causes.
“Seeing the lion dancers, seeing the marching bands, seeing the courtroom of the Miss Chinatown Pageant,” mentioned Ryan Fong.
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The Grand Marshall this 12 months is actress Akwafina.
“That is very thrilling for the town of San Francisco. I am very excited to see her if I get to see her,” mentioned Fong.
The proprietor of Low cost Cigarettes on Kearny and Business says the parade is sweet for enterprise and nice for the neighborhood.
“It is so stunning. I watch this greater than 10 instances,” mentioned Rwhi Zeidan. “It is solely yearly to see Kearny Road full of individuals like this. It is so, so thrilling.”
Organizers recommend spectators arrive early – perhaps as early as 3 or 4 p.m. due to all of the site visitors and street closures.
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