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8. Chinese New Year Festival – USA

The San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade and Festival is perhaps the largest celebration of Asian culture outside of Asia itself. Around the end of January, spectators will see elaborate floats and costumes, firecrackers bursting in the air, ferocious lions, Miss Chinatown USA along with her court and the crowd favorite, the golden dragon.

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