Chinese New Year Parade

San Francisco has rung in the Year of the Fire Horse with its annual Chinese New Year parade with thousands cheering on hometown hero and Olympic champion Eileen Gu as its grand marshal. The procession Saturday evening was filled with drums, dancing, and floats celebrating the vibrancy of the Chinese American community through the oldest and one of largest Chinese New Year celebrations outside Asia. While the event always draws massive crowds, attendees were especially excited for Gu, who appeared partway through the parade in a red dress, sitting in a red convertible adorned with flowers.