Welcome in the year of the Tiger as the year of the Ox comes to an end. This year, we will mainly celebrate virtually with performances, traditional craft activities and with hope for better times ahead. Gung hay fat choy!

There's so many epic celebrations throughout the Bay Area for the Chinese New Year to usher in the Year of the Rat. Gung hay fat choy!

There's so many epic celebrations throughout the Bay Area for the Chinese New Year. To avoid being overwhelmed, here are my personal and well-tested recommendations to usher in the Year of the Rat.

There's so many epic celebrations throughout the Bay Area for the Chinese New Year. To avoid being overwhelmed, here are my personal and well-tested recommendations to usher in the Year of the Pig.

There's so many epic celebrations throughout the Bay Area for the Chinese New Year on Friday, February 16. To avoid being overwhelmed, here are my personal and well-tested recommendations to usher in the Year of the Dog.

On Saturday, February 11, experience the sights and sounds of Chinatown during the community’s most exciting time of the year, the Chinese New Year Parade.

On Saturday, February 20, experience the sights and sounds of Chinatown during the community’s most exciting time of the year, the Chinese New Year Parade.

On Saturday, March 7, 2015, experience the sights and sounds of Chinatown during the community’s most exciting time of the year, the Chinese New Year Parade! Steeped in legends and stories, the parade has been an annual tradition for San Francisco since the days of the Gold Rush. To avoid being overwhelmed, here are my recommendations.