Richmond District – Lunar New Year Good Luck Parade

Join us on January 18, 2025, for the Richmond District’s first-ever Lunar New Year Good Luck Parade, celebrating the Year of the Snake! We’ll parade down Balboa Street, enjoying cultural performances and exploring themed zones of Love, Family, Health, and Wealth.

Register to participate in the Parade

Richmond’s First-Ever Lunar New Year Parade Contest
Show Your Creativity | Let’s Celebrate Together

Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
Time: 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Balboa Street (35th Ave – 39th Ave)

Join Richmond’s first-ever Lunar New Year Parade and be part of history. Celebrate the Year of the Snake with your group’s creativity and spirit as you march or perform along Balboa Street. Let the audience’s cheers decide the winners and bring good luck to the community.

Who:
Schools, community-based organizations (CBOs), community groups, businesses, artists, and more are invited to join this exciting celebration.

Why Participate:

• Make History: Be part of Richmond’s first Lunar New Year Parade.
• Show Your Talent: Shine in front of the entire community.
• Celebrate Together: Share joy and good fortune in a vibrant celebration.
• Build Bonds: Create unforgettable memories with your group and the Richmond community.
• Promotion: Publicize your organization or business to the neighborhood.

Competition Categories:

1. Best Thematic Float or Group
   Capture the essence of the Year of the Snake with creativity and flair.
2. Most Entertaining Performance (2 winners)
   Impress the crowd with energy, talent, and unforgettable entertainment.
3. Best Community Spirit (3 Winners)
   Showcase unity and inspire pride with your group’s enthusiasm and collaboration.

Parade Guidelines:

• Group Size: Up to 50 participants per group.
• Format: Walk or perform along the parade route.
• Time Limit: Each group’s performance or walk must not exceed 10 minutes.
• Stage Setup: Performances won’t have a stage, but an MC will introduce your group to enhance the excitement.

How Winners will be Chosen:
Audience cheers and applause will determine the winners. Bring your best to engage the crowd—the loudest cheers will crown Richmond’s Good Luck Parade Champions.

How to participate in the Parade:

1. Sign up by December 15, 2024—spaces are limited.
2. Submit your entry form with your group’s float or performance idea.
3. Get ready to dazzle the crowd and make history on January 18.

For more information or to register your group, contact:
Yves Xavier, Community Programs Director
yves@richmondsf.org 

Chinese speakers, can contact Sarah Li
sarah.li@richmondsf.org or call 510 8211841

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Bring your creativity, energy, and community pride to Richmond’s first-ever Lunar New Year Parade. Let’s light up Balboa Street and celebrate the Year of the Snake together.

Parade Posters can be downloaded here