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The Chinese New Year day is on January 22nd, 2004. Because this is a new moon day, it is the first day of the first Chinese lunar month in the Chinese Lunar Calendar system. Year 2004 will be the "Year of the Monkey," and the people of SanFrancisco will welcome in this new Lunar Year in Union Square . The monkey is a symbol of energy, activity, mischief and loyalty. To help you and your family celebrate this most important of Chinese festivals, I have created this special page to help you enjoy the Chinese New Year as millions of people will around the world.
Event: Southwest Airlines Chinese New Year Parade
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2004
Place: San Francisco's Downtown Union Square
Time: 5:30 pm
Year of the Monkey - Lunar Year 4702
No where in the world will you see a lunar new year parade with more gorgeous floats, elaborate costumes, ferocious lions, exploding firecrackers , and of course the newly crowned Miss Chinatown U.S.A. and her court. A crowd favorite is the spectacular 201' Golden Dragon ("Gum Lung"). It takes a team of over 100 men and women from the martial arts group, White Crane, to carry the dragon throughout the streets of San Francisco.
This year's Southwest Airlines Chinese New Year Parade promises to warm your heart and electrify your senses. If you can't watch the parade in person, be sure to watch the live broadcast on KTVU Fox 2 or KTSF Channel 26 (Chinese broadcast). Come rain or shine.
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