About the event
Named one of the top ten Parades in the world by the International Festivals & Events Association, the San Francisco's Chinese New Year Parade is one of the few remaining night illuminated Parades in North America and the biggest parade celebrating the lunar new year outside of Asia.
Started in the 1860's by the Chinese in San Francisco as a means to educate the community about their culture, the Chinese New Year Festival & Parade have grown to be the largest celebration of Asian culture outside of Asia. Since 1958, the parade has been under the direction of the SF Chinese Chamber of Commerce.
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Dates
Feb 15, 2025 · 5:00 PM - Feb 15, 2025 · 9:00 PM(GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
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Location
California, United States
SF Downtown / Union Square / Chinatown, San Francisco, California 94108, United States
Directions
Parking instructions
We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservations app.
To reserve your parking spot, visit the Chinese New Year Festival & Parade SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.
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Health & safety
The health and safety of our parade participants, volunteers, attendees, and staff members are our top priorities.
To ensure a safe environment during your participation at our event, we ask that anyone who is feeling unwell or experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 to please stay home and watch it via livestream on KGO/ABC7, KTSF/Channel 26 or on the streaming platform Hulu.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and healthy environment for all participants.
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Tickets
Price: $45.00-75.00 + Applicable Fees and Taxes
2025 SF Chinese New Year Parade - Section B Bleachers
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$48.15
Includes Base Price: $45.00, Processing fees: $3.15
NON-REFUNDABLE
Non-Refundable Ticket
This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable
after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon
receiving this ticket by email.
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Ticket redeem location
Near 585 Kearny Street, San Francisco
CA, 94108
CA, 94108
Ticket date & time
Feb 15, 2025 5:00 pm - Feb 15, 2025 9:00 pm PST
Sale end date
February 15th, 2025 at 3:00 pm PST
Description
The San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade, celebrating the Year of the Snake, will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM, stepping off at Second St and Market Street in San Francisco.
It is a free event for all to attend but tickets must be purchased to sit in the bleacher sections.
Children:
Children 2 and under do not need to purchase a ticket but must sit on a caregiver's lap.
Wheelchair and Accessible Seating Locations:
All bleacher sections will have accessible seating. We ask that all ticket holders avoid sitting in the first row of the bleachers as the space is meant to be provided for people with accessible seating needs. All attendees sitting in the bleacher section area, including accessible seating, will be required to purchase a ticket.
This purchase is for one (1) Section B Ticket.
The Parade will go on Rain or Stars and there are NO REFUNDS.
2025 SF Chinese New Year Parade - Section C Bleachers
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$48.15
Includes Base Price: $45.00, Processing fees: $3.15
NON-REFUNDABLE
Non-Refundable Ticket
This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable
after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon
receiving this ticket by email.
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Ticket redeem location
Near 100 Post Street, San Francisco
CA, 94108
CA, 94108
Ticket date & time
Feb 15, 2025 5:00 pm - Feb 15, 2025 9:00 pm PST
Sale end date
February 15th, 2025 at 3:00 pm PST
Description
The San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade, celebrating the Year of the Snake, will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM, stepping off at Second St and Market Street in San Francisco.
It is a free event for all to attend but tickets must be purchased to sit in the bleacher sections.
Children:
Children 2 and under do not need to purchase a ticket but must sit on a caregiver's lap.
Wheelchair and Accessible Seating Locations:
All bleacher sections will have accessible seating. We ask that all ticket holders avoid sitting in the first row of the bleachers as the space is meant to be provided for people with accessible seating needs. All attendees sitting in the bleacher section area, including accessible seating, will be required to purchase a ticket.
This purchase is for one (1) Section C Ticket.
The Parade will go on Rain or Stars and there are NO REFUNDS.
2025 SF Chinese New Year Parade - Section E3 Bleachers + Gift Bag
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$80.03
Includes Base Price: $75.00, Processing fees: $5.03
NON-REFUNDABLE
Non-Refundable Ticket
This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable
after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon
receiving this ticket by email.
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Choose time slots for the selected tickets to continue
Ticket redeem location
Near 285 Geary Street, San Francisco
CA, 94102
CA, 94102
Ticket date & time
Feb 15, 2025 5:00 pm - Feb 15, 2025 9:00 pm PST
Sale end date
February 15th, 2025 at 3:00 pm PST
Deliverables
E3 Ticket holders are entitled to one (1) gift bag per ticket to be redeemed upon check-in, while supplies last.
Description
The San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade, celebrating the Year of the Snake, will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM, stepping off at Second St and Market Street in San Francisco.
It is a free event for all to attend but tickets must be purchased to sit in the bleacher sections.
Children:
Children 2 and under do not need to purchase a ticket but must sit on a caregiver's lap.
Wheelchair and Accessible Seating Locations:
All bleacher sections will have accessible seating. We ask that all ticket holders avoid sitting in the first row of the bleachers as the space is meant to be provided for people with accessible seating needs. All attendees sitting in the bleacher section area, including accessible seating, will be required to purchase a ticket.
This purchase is for one (1) Section E3 Ticket. E3 Ticket holders are entitled to one (1) gift bag per ticket to be redeemed upon check-in, while supplies last. Must be present to redeem.
The Parade will go on Rain or Stars and there are NO REFUNDS.
2025 SF Chinese New Year Parade - Section A1 Bleachers (Covered)
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$69.40
Includes Base Price: $65.00, Processing fees: $4.40
NON-REFUNDABLE
Non-Refundable Ticket
This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable
after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon
receiving this ticket by email.
View more
Choose time slots for the selected tickets to continue
Ticket redeem location
Near 808 Kearny Street, San Francisco
CA, 94108
CA, 94108
Ticket date & time
Feb 15, 2025 5:00 pm - Feb 15, 2025 9:00 pm PST
Sale end date
February 15th, 2025 at 3:00 pm PST
Description
The San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade, celebrating the Year of the Snake, will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM, stepping off at Second St and Market Street in San Francisco.
It is a free event for all to attend but tickets must be purchased to sit in the bleacher sections.
Children:
Children 2 and under do not need to purchase a ticket but must sit on a caregiver's lap.
Wheelchair and Accessible Seating Locations:
All bleacher sections will have accessible seating. We ask that all ticket holders avoid sitting in the first row of the bleachers as the space is meant to be provided for people with accessible seating needs. All attendees sitting in the bleacher section area, including accessible seating, will be required to purchase a ticket.
This purchase is for one (1) Section A1 Ticket. Section A1 Bleacher are covered with a canopy.
The Parade will go on Rain or Stars and there are NO REFUNDS.
Hosted by San Francisco Chinese Chamber of Commerce
Joined Eventeny in August 2023