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SUMMARY:Join us for a Neighborhood Clean-Up!
DESCRIPTION:  \n📍 Location: The Richmond Neighborhood Center\, 741 30th Ave (near Balboa)\, San Francisco\, CA 94121 \n🧹 What to expect: We’ll gather supplies at the  Neighborhood Center\, form our crew\, and clean up the neighborhood! It’s a great way to give back and beautify the streets we all love. \n✨ Sign up today or just turn up and let’s make a difference\, one block at a time! \n#CommunityCleanup #SanFrancisco #Volunteer #RichmondDistrict #therichmondneighborhoodcenter  #RefuseRefuseSF #togethersf #outerrichmond #richmonddistrictsf
URL:https://richmondsf.org/event/join-us-for-a-neighborhood-clean-up-2/2025-01-17/
LOCATION:The Richmond Neighborhood Center\, 741 30th Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94121\, United States
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SUMMARY:Richmond District - Lunar New Year Good Luck Parade
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the  Richmond District Lunar New Year Parade & Celebration! \n✨ Saturday\, January 18\, 2025 | Balboa Street\, San Francisco ✨ \nCelebrate community\, culture\, and the Lunar New Year with an action-packed day of festivities for all ages! \nEvent Highlights: \nLunar Bazaar (from 3:30 PM): \n\nShop from local makers and discover traditional items\, handcrafted goods\, and Lunar New Year essentials.\n\nPerformances & Activities (3:30 PM – 5:30 PM): \n\nCultural Zones: Interactive activities for kids\, traditional arts\, and crafts.\nVisit the Main Stage for entertainment before the parade (37th-38th Ave)\n\nParade starts at 5:30 PM \n\nParade Route: Starting at 39th Ave\, the parade will proceed along Balboa Street\, ending at 35th Ave.\nMain Stage (37th-38th Ave): Groups will stop here briefly for an MC introduction\nGrand Marshall – Cliff Yee\nShaolin Temple Martial Arts: Awe-inspiring demonstrations by Shaolin Temple masters.\nWest Coast Lion Dance: Get energized by a lively lion dance performance.\n\n💥 Exclusive Offers from Local Businesses throughout the event!\nCLICK HERE for participating businesses \n \nCome for the fun\, stay for the joy\, and let’s welcome the Lunar New Year together in style! \n🧧 Free Admission | Family-friendly | Located in the heart of Outer Richmond \nJoin 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. \n \nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Saturday\, January 18\, 2025\nLunar Bazaar & Performances: 3:30 PM\nParade starts at 5:30 PM\nLocation: Balboa Street (Between 35th Ave and 39th Ave)\n\nEach block will feature special decorations and themes: \n\n35th-36th: Family Nest (家庭幸福)\n36th-37th: Health Harbor (康泰如意)\n37th-38th: Love Square (情满街心)\n38th-39th: Wealth Gateway (富贵吉祥)\n\nGrand Marshal Cliff Yee\nWe are excited to announce that Cliff Yee will be the Grand Marshal for this year’s Richmond District Lunar New Year Parade! Cliff’s deep roots in the Richmond District and his unwavering dedication to our community make him the perfect leader for this special occasion. \nAs Board President of The Richmond Neighborhood Center\, Cliff has played a critical role in supporting programs that uplift youth\, families\, and seniors throughout our neighborhood. His leadership has expanded vital services promoting equity\, education\, and well-being for all Richmond District residents. Cliff’s involvement with the San Francisco Parent Coalition also highlights his passion for advocating for parents and students across the city\, ensuring their voices are heard during critical moments of decision-making. \nIn addition\, Cliff’s connection to our local schools is strong. He serves as an advisor and former Co-Chair on the McCoppin Elementary PTO Board\, where he works closely with families and educators to create enriching and inclusive opportunities for students. His commitment to fostering a vibrant and supportive educational environment aligns with the values we hold dear in the Richmond District. \nCliff was born and raised in the Richmond District and brings over 20 years of experience in leadership development\, community organizing\, and nonprofit management. Through his work at Coro and beyond\, Cliff has trained and empowered leaders across sectors\, from high school students to nonprofit executives\, creating positive change in our city and beyond. We are truly honored to have him lead the parade\, symbolizing the spirit of unity\, progress\, and community that the Lunar New Year represents. \n  \nRichmond’s First-Ever Lunar New Year Parade Contest\nShow Your Creativity | Let’s Celebrate Together\nDate: Saturday\, January 18\, 2025\nTime: 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM\nLocation: Balboa Street (35th Ave – 39th Ave) \nJoin 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. \nWho:\nSchools\, community-based organizations (CBOs)\, community groups\, businesses\, artists\, and more are invited to join this exciting celebration. \nWhy Participate: \n\nMake History: Be part of Richmond’s first Lunar New Year Parade.\nShow Your Talent: Shine in front of the entire community.\nCelebrate Together: Share joy and good fortune in a vibrant celebration.\nBuild Bonds: Create unforgettable memories with your group and the Richmond community.\nPromotion: Publicize your organization or business to the neighborhood.\n\nCompetition Categories: \n\nBest Thematic Float or Group\nCapture the essence of the Year of the Snake with creativity and flair.\nMost Entertaining Performance (2 winners)\nImpress the crowd with energy\, talent\, and unforgettable entertainment.\nBest Community Spirit (3 Winners)\nShowcase unity and inspire pride with your group’s enthusiasm and collaboration.\n\nParade Guidelines: \n\nGroup Size: Up to 50 participants per group.\nFormat: Walk or perform along the parade route.\nTime Limit: Each group’s performance or walk must not exceed 10 minutes.\nStage Setup: Performances won’t have a stage\, but an MC will introduce your group to enhance the excitement.\n\nHow Winners will be Chosen:\nAudience 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. \nHow to participate in the Parade: \n\nSign up by December 31. \nSubmit your entry form with your group’s float or performance idea.\nGet ready to dazzle the crowd and make history on January 18.\n\nFor more information or to register your group\, contact:\nYves Xavier\, Community Programs Director\nyves@richmondsf.org  \nChinese speakers\, can contact Sarah Li\nsarah.li@richmondsf.org or call 510 8211841 \nWe can’t wait to celebrate with you! \nBring 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. \nRegister to participate in the Parade –  \nRegister to be a vendor in a Night Market style booth \nParade Posters can be downloaded here \n\nThank you to our organizing partners:\n\n  \n@sfrichmond The Richmond Neighborhood Center\n@balboavillagesf Balboa Village Merchants Association\n@selfhelpelderly Self Help for the Elderly\n@gummoonsf Asian Family Support Center\n@cyc_sf CYC SF\n@richmondsunset\n@sfchinesesda SF Chinese Seventh-day Adventist Church\n@impact_flcc Full Life Church\n@rsc_sf Richmond Senior Center\n@richmondsunsetnews  Richmond Review & Sunset Beacon\nSan Francisco Public Library – Richmond Branch\nNelson Chen – Community Leader\nRose Yao – Community Leader
URL:https://richmondsf.org/event/richmondlunarnewyear/
LOCATION:36th-39th Ave\, Balboa Street\, (35th to 39th Aves)\, San Francisco
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