Chinese New Year Parade

Season 7

Chinese New Year Parade & East West Floats from the CELEBRATION episode

The Chinese New Year festival in San Francisco has grown to be the largest celebration of Asian culture outside of Asia. East West Floats creates over 20 floats for the parade, estimated to draw more than a million spectators. As these floats glide through the nighttime San Francisco streets in a tribute to the important history of Chinese Americans and a celebration that connects us all.

AIR DATE 12/11/15

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