YEAR OF THE RAT FEBRUARY 2 - FEBRUARY 24, 2008
LUNAR YEAR 4706
Schedule of Events
February 2
Saturday 10:30 am
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Southwest Airlines Mini Procession & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Mayor of San Francisco
Grant Avenue from California to Pacific Avenue
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February 2 - February 3
Saturday 10:00am-8:00pm
Sunday 9:00am-6:00pm
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New Year’s Flower Market Fair
Grant Avenue from Clay to Broadway Pacific Avenue from Kearny to Stockton Jackson & Washington Streets from Kearny to Stockton
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FREE
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| Oranges, tangerines, flowers, plants, and a variety of foods are just a few of the many new year’s items for sale at the Flower Fair. Oranges and tangerines are symbols for abundant happiness. Tangerines with leaves intact assure that one’s relationship with the other remains secure. For newlyweds, this represents the branching of the couple into a family with many children. Every traditional Chinese household should have live blooming plants to symbolize rebirth and new growth. Entertainment includes lion dancing, Chinese opera, martial arts demonstration and a petting zoo for the children. |
February 6-February 24
Daily 10:00am-10:00pm
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Chinese New Year Carnival
Walter U. Lum Place, Washington & Clay Street
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February 7
Thursday
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Chinese New Year Day
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February 16
Saturday 7:30 pm
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Miss Chinatown U.S.A. Pageant
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
3301 Lyon Street @ Bay, SF
Chinese Chamber of Commerce
730 Sacramento Street, SF (415) 982-3000
United Commercial Bank
900 Kearny Street, SF (415) 397-8988 (Mon-Sat)
Ling Ling Chinese Dress
63 Walter U. Lum Place, SF (415) 981-5608 (Mon-Sat)
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$30, $40, $60
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| For over 55 years, young women from throughout the United States come to San Francisco to compete for prizes and scholarships in the annual Miss Chinatown U.S.A. Pageant. The winners will become goodwill ambassadors for the Chinese community throughout the new year. |
February 17
Sunday
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Chinese Chamber of Commerce/Chinatown Run 10K/5K Run/Walk
YMCA Chinatown
Contact: Lara Hitchcock at 415 576-9622
7:00am Pre-Registration at Portsmouth Square
8:00am Race begins at Grant and Sacramento
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| This event benefits the youth and teens in YMCA programs. Kids are able to participate in seasonal Day Camp, Summer School, Residence Camp, After School Program, and Ballet! Please visit YMCA Chinatown to register on-line and for more information. |
February 22
Friday
6:00pm No Host Cocktails
7:00pm Dinner
Dancing until midnight
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Harrah’s Miss Chinatown U.S.A. Coronation Ball
San Francisco Hilton & Towers
333 O’Farrell Street, San Francisco
Tickets: 415 982-3000
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$120
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| The newly selected Miss Chinatown U.S.A. and her court will be crowned at the annual Harrah’s
Coronation Ball. The black tie dinner/dance, attended by many community leaders, promises to be a highlight of the Lunar New Year festivities. |
February 23
Saturday 5:30pm-8:00pm
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Southwest Airlines Chinese New Year Parade
Market and Second Street to Kearny and Jackson
Location of bleachers: Kearny Street (between Sacramento & California and between Pine & Bush)
415 986-1370 or 415 982-3071
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Free
$30 for bleacher tickets
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| Named one of the top ten Parades in the world by the IFEA (International Festivals and Events Association), the Southwest Airlines Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is one of the few remaining night illuminated parades in the country. Started in the 1860’s by the Chinese in San Francisco as a means to educate the community about their culture, the Parade and Festival have grown to be the largest celebration of Asian culture outside of Asia. Parade highlights include elaborate decorated floats, costumed elementary school groups, stilt walkers and the 201 foot long Golden Dragon “Gum Lung”. |
February 23-24
Saturday 10:00am-4:30pm
Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm
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Chinese New Year Community Street Fair
Grant Avenue from California to Pacific
Pacific Avenue from Kearny to Stockton
Washington and Jackson Streets from Kearny to Stockton
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Free
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| Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of San Francisco’s exhilarating Chinatown during one of the community’s most exciting times of the year. Enjoy dance and music from throughout Asian and experience ancient and modern Chinese arts such as calligraphy, kite making and acrobatics. |
February 23-24
Saturday/Sunday
11:00am-4:00pm
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Chinese Culture Center Spring Festival
750 Kearny Street, 3rd Floor (Hilton SF/Financial District)
Information: 415 986-1822
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Free
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