2024 Lunar New Year Parade
Year of the Dragon
SAVE THE DATE!
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
11 AM
2nd 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 the 2024 a more special event! Bring your enthusiasm, come dressed in your most festive outfits, and support the community!
Mark your calendars to join us on February 18, 2024! The parade starts at 11AM. Stay after the parade procession to watch some of the participating groups perform at the grandstand at 1PM. We will also give away a special prize to a lucky attendee.
THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON
The Year of the Dragon begins February 10, 2024 and lasts until January 28, 2025. The dragon symbolizes power, nobleness, honor, luck, and success.
People born in the Year of the Dragon tend to be full of fighting spirit and strength. They tend to be charismatic, independent, and ambitious.
Considered one of the luckiest symbols, the Year of the Dragon predicts a year of notable achievements and success in new ventures and goals.
The Chinese zodiac runs on a twelve year cycle. Those born in the years 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024 and 2036 have the dragon as their zodiac symbol.
JOIN THE PARADE
You can watch the parade, but wouldn't it be better to join in on the parade? We welcome interested organizations to join us in the parade. Show your support and join us on this momentous occasion!
VOLUNTEERS!
Want to be part of the parade in another way? We would appreciate your assistance with the parade. We are looking for volunteers to help make this a success. Volunteers can help set up parade route, help out with monitoring parade, and making sure we leave it spic and span. Please fill out the form below to join us and make this event one for history books! Contact us at info@ocic-ca.org if you have any questions! Click the button below to sign up to volunteer. Thanks!
*Mandatory Volunteer's Zoom Meeting on February 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm. Sign up today to receive important meeting information!
SPONSORSHIP
Thank you to all our 2024 sponsors:
Sutter Health, DoorDash, Mental Health Association for Chinese Communities, California Waste Solutions, and Bank of the Orient. The 2024 LNY parade's artistic support is made possible by the
City of Oakland, Cultural Funding Program.
OCIC is looking for additional partners to help us continue this tradition. As we work to make this event bigger and better, we are seeking partners who share our commitment to revitalizing Oakland’s Chinatown. By committing your resources to be a sponsor for our Lunar New Year Parade, we all benefit from an increasingly vibrant community. For sponsorship information please contact Tony Trinh at tony.trinh@ocic-ca.org.
PARADE ROUTE
Pick your spot! The Parade will begin and end at WILMA CHAN PARK. There will be plenty of opportunities to cheer on the participants. There isn't a bad place to watch the parade, but here's a map, just in case you want to stake out your spot.
2023 Parade Information
OCIC in association with the Toishan Benevolent Association hosted the 2023 Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade. Want to learn more about the festivities last year? Click the link below.