Spectators from across the Bay Area gathered in San Francisco Chinatown to witness the start of the 15-day Lunar New Year celebrations, which featured cultural performances, lion dances, and the tradition of dotting the lion's eyes to awaken good fortune.

SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco Chinatown celebrated the Lunar New Year on Wednesday night with firecrackers and festivities. The beat of the drums accompanying the lion dancers on Grant Avenue signals the start of the new year.

Lunar New Year marks the beginning of a calendar year with months based on moon cycles, and is cause for celebration for many cultures.

San Francisco - Preparations were underway on Tuesday in San Francisco Chinatown to celebrate the year of the snake. The sound of fireworks was continuous. This holiday is the most important in Chinese culture. The celebration centers around family, food and good fortune.

From lucky foods to traditional greetings, we answer your questions about Lunar New Year as we enter the Year of the Snake.

Lion dances can be seen during special occasions, like weddings, birthdays and store openings, and symbolize good luck and fortune. They are also an integral part of ushering in the new year, according to the Chinese lunisolar calendar, and honoring a new Chinese Zodiac sign.

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with fried whole Dungeness crab, sponge cake, and one-night-only special events

The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is one of the most significant holidays celebrated in Asian cultures. In 2025, the festivities honor th

The annual flower market street fair kicked off in San Francisco's Chinatown on Saturday. About 100 vendors, along with residents and tourists gathered along Grant Avenue to celebrate ringing in the Lunar New Year.

This year’s Lunar New Year kicked off with a bang in San Francisco’s Chinatown on Wednesday as 10,000 firecrackers were set off on Kearny Street. Hundreds of spectators

Chinatown merchants and the community prepare to celebrate the most important holiday of the Chinese culture: Lunar New Year. It's a holiday about family, food and good fortune.