If you want to truly feel the energy and spirit of Chinese New Year, you must come to San Francisco’s Chinatown. There is simply no other place like it. The moment you step onto the streets, you’re surrounded by the heartbeat of the celebration—vibrant colors, the sound of drums and firecrackers, the aroma of festive foods, and the excitement of families and visitors coming together.

San Francisco’s Chinatown is the oldest and most iconic Chinatown in the United States, and during Chinese New Year it becomes a living cultural stage. The traditions here aren’t just observed—they’re felt, heard, and experienced in a way that no online video or secondhand story can capture. The lion dances, the community rituals, the music, the blessings, the crowds, the joy—this is where the celebration comes alive.

If you want the real Chinese New Year experience, the one filled with history, culture, and unforgettable energy, then San Francisco’s Chinatown is the place you absolutely must be. It’s not just an event—it’s a once‑a‑year moment you’ll carry with you long after the festivities end.

The goal of  the 4th Annual Chinese New Year Day Celebration – Community Fortune Walk on Grant Avenue is a vibrant tradition that brings together residents, visitors, and families to welcome the Lunar New Year in the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown. Stretching along historic Grant Avenue, the celebration features joyful blessings, cultural performances, and the symbolic distribution of red envelopes to spread good fortune for the year ahead. This cherished event also serves as a living classroom for the younger generation, encouraging them to learn, honor, and remember this important day of the year. By passing down these customs, we ensure that the spirit of Chinese New Year—and the cultural heritage it represents—continues to thrive for generations to come.

This celebration will include lion dance, cultural performance, live music, live musical instruments, singing, and give away 1500 red envelopes to the general public with money and coupons inside the red envelopes.  The coupons inside the red envelopes are sponsored by Chinatown merchants. The goal is to give a boost of business in Chinatown.  

如果你想真正感受農曆新年的能量與精神，你一定要來到舊金山的唐人街。世界上沒有任何地方能與這裡相比。當你踏上街道的那一刻，便會被節慶的心跳所包圍——繽紛的色彩、鼓聲與爆竹聲、節慶美食的香氣，以及家人與遊客齊聚一堂的熱鬧氣氛。

舊金山華埠是美國歷史最悠久、最具代表性的唐人街，而在農曆新年期間，它更化身為一座充滿生命力的文化舞台。這裡的傳統不只是被觀看，而是能被親身感受、聽見、體驗——這是任何線上影片或轉述故事都無法取代的。舞獅、社區儀式、音樂、祝福、人潮與喜悅——這裡就是新年慶典真正鮮活的地方。

如果你想體驗真正的農曆新年——一個充滿歷史、文化與難忘能量的節日——那麼舊金山唐人街就是你絕對不能錯過的地方。這不只是一場活動，而是一年一次、會在你心中久久留存的時刻。

第四屆農曆新年初一慶祝活動——都板街社區行大運的目標，是以一項充滿活力的傳統，將居民、遊客與家庭凝聚在一起，在舊金山華埠的中心迎接新的一年。活動沿著歷史悠久的都板街展開，包含喜氣洋洋的祝福、文化表演，以及象徵好運的利是（紅包）派發，為新的一年帶來福氣。這項珍貴的活動同時也是年輕一代的活教材，鼓勵他們學習、尊重並記住這一年中最重要的日子之一。透過傳承這些習俗，我們確保農曆新年的精神——以及它所代表的文化遺產——能世代延續。

本次慶祝活動將包括舞獅、文化表演、現場音樂、傳統樂器演奏、歌唱，並向公眾派發1500封利是（紅包），內含現金與由唐人街商家贊助的優惠券。活動的目標是為唐人街商家帶來更多生意與活力。