As for most years, last Saturday I attended the Chinese New Year parade in San Francisco. I think this is also called the Southwest Chinese New Year Parade, being Southwest Airlines a big sponsor, but you will surely find more details about this if you are interested.
![The Golden Dragon The Golden Dragon](https://salvoventura.com/wp-content/gallery/2012-02-11-chinese-new-year-parade-san-francisco/blogexport_salvo-ventura_2012-02-11-chinese-new-year-parade-san-francisco_dsc_1108.jpg)
The Golden Dragon
Being late myself, It was not without pain that I found a parking spot in San Francisco, after a long hunt. Definitely strong reminder to be on time next time. Will I learn?
![Small Dragon and its carrier Small Dragon and its carrier](https://salvoventura.com/wp-content/gallery/2012-02-11-chinese-new-year-parade-san-francisco/blogexport_salvo-ventura_2012-02-11-chinese-new-year-parade-san-francisco_dsc_1094.jpg)
Small Dragon and its carrier
This is the year of the Dragon, so plenty of dragons around. Firecrackers were particularly loud this year, or at least so I perceived them.
![Carrying the big dragon Carrying the big dragon](https://salvoventura.com/wp-content/gallery/2012-02-11-chinese-new-year-parade-san-francisco/blogexport_salvo-ventura_2012-02-11-chinese-new-year-parade-san-francisco_dsc_1090.jpg)
Carrying the big dragon
Hope you went yourself and had fun. Here some pictures of what I could capture with little luck. Happy New Year!!!