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Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade (2025)

Saturday, February 22, 2025 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Madison Park | 8th St and Madison St Oakland, CA

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2025 Lunar New Year Parade

Year of the Snake

 SAVE THE DATE!

FEBRUARY 22th, 2025

10 AM – 4 PM

3nd Annual OCIC Lunar New Year Parade

Our 2023 parade was Oakland Chinatown’s first Lunar New Year Parade in more than 50 years, and we aim to continue that tradition. We’re working to make 2025 an even more special event! Bring your enthusiasm, come dressed in your most festive outfits, and support the community!

THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE

The Year of the Snake begins January 29, 2025 and lasts until February 16, 2026. The snake symbolizes power, nobleness, honor, luck, and success. People born in the Year of the Snake tend to be charismatic, intelligent, and ambitious.

The Chinese zodiac runs on a twelve year cycle. Those born in the years 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025, and 2037 have the snake as their zodiac symbol.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Kids & Families, Lunar New Year, Other, Rainy Day Fun
Address: 8th St and Madison St Oakland, CA

Saturday, February 22, 2025

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*2 hours free parking from Jan. 28 - Feb. 28, 2025
7:30 am   Free Community Workout at BFT Rockridge  FREE
8:00 am   Nature Walk and Bird Count with LushNature (Lake Merced)  $33*
*Free for anyone who cannot afford to pay.
All Day   Weekend Hike to SF’s Most Secluded Beach (w/ Epic GG Bridge Views)  FREE
9:00 am   Athleta Trade Up Corte Madera  FREE
9:30 am   Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)  FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required
9:30 am   Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)  FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Advanced timed tickets required.
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10:00 am   The Black Makers Market Emeryville  FREE
10:00 am   21st Annual Kids Educational Expo (Fremont)  FREE*
*Just come on in!
10:00 am   Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade (2025)  FREE
10:00 am   2025 White Elephant Sale in 90,000+ Sq Ft. Warehouse (Jan. 26 – March 2)  FREE*
*Free hour from 1-2 pm; $7 admission from 10 am to 1 pm
11:00 am   Shoppers Market: SF Beer Week 2025 (Oakland)  FREE
11:00 am   San Francisco Summer Resource Fair 2025 (Golden Gate Park)  FREE
11:00 am   14th Annual “Films of Remembrance” Japanese WWII Film Fest  $12*
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11:00 am   Lunar New Year Festival at San Jose History Park  FREE
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12:00 pm   Pints & Pistons  FREE
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*Please RSVP for in-person attendance at presidiointerfaith@gmail.com
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*One ticket for both shows! A two for one deal!
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*FREE entry and free crafts and activities with items and food available for purchase
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1:00 pm   “No One is Self-Made” Book Talk with Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon  FREE
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*$5-20 sliding scale, FunCheap readers can get 2 for one
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*Distillery Tour and tastings for two $9 (normally $18)
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