When is the next Chinese New Year Parade?
The Southwest Chinese New Year parade will be on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 5:30pm stepping off at Second and Market Street.
Where is the best place to view the parade and what time should we arrive?
The entire parade route is an excellent place to view the parade but it does get more crowded as you get closer to Chinatown. Please arrive no later than 5:00pm.
Where are the handicap seatings?
Space will be provided for 4 wheelchairs and one standing attendant per wheelchair at each of our bleacher zones.
Locations:
- Kearny Street (between California and Sacramento Street)
- Kearny Street (between Pine & Bush Streets)
How do I purchase bleacher seats?
For those who want to sit, we have bleacher seats available. Bleacher locations are listed above. Cost is $30.00 per ticket, (10% discount will be given on the purchase of 10 or more tickets) plus $8.00 service charge on entire order. Children under 2 are free and must be on a parent's lap.
Tickets can be purchased using our online ticket application form or by calling the parade office: (415) 982-3071 or (415) 986-1370. VISA and MasterCard are accepted. Please be in your seats by 5:00 p.m. (Tickets are non-refundable)
Will the parade be cancelled if it rains?
No.
How long is the parade?
Approximately 2½ hours.
What is the best way to get to the parade?
We strongly suggest everyone take public transportation. If you are taking MUNI or BART, get off at Powell Street or Montgomery Street.
AC Transit: Serves Berkeley, Oakland and other East Bay communities. Call (510) 839-2882 or visit www.actransit.org.
BART: Links San Francisco with the East Bay and Daly City. In SF, trains run underground along Market Street. Get off at the Montgomery or the Powell Street station. Call (415) 992-2278 or visit www.bart.gov.
Caltrain: hourly service to and from the Peninsula and San Jose. In SF, trains depart from the San Francisco Caltrain Station, 4th & King Streets. (800) 660-4287, www.caltrain.com
CalTrain Rail: Service to the Peninsula, San Jose. In SF, trains depart from the San Francisco Cal-Train Station. 4th St./Townsend. Call (800) 660-4287 or visit www.caltrain.com.
Golden Gate Transit: Serves Marin County, parts of Sonoma. In SF, buses stop on Lombard St., Van Ness Ave., Geary Blvd., Financial District, Transbay Terminal. Call (415) 923-2000 or visit www.goldengatetransit.org.
SamTrans: Serves San Mateo County including the San Francisco International Airport, Palo Alto, Daly City. In SF, buses stop in Financial District, Transbay Terminal. Call (800) 660-4287 or visit www.samtrans.org.
Muni: For complete schedule information call (415) 673-MUNI or visit www.sfmuni.com.
Other than the parade, what other events are scheduled for the Chinese New Year celebration?
Please see our 2009 Calendar.
Can I get high resolution photos to use in a publication?
If you would like a high resolution copy of one of the photos below to use in a publication, please e-mail your request (specify which photo or photos you would like) to cnyparade_ccc@yahoo.com.
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