The Richmond District Lunar Fest is a photographer’s bonanza

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SAN FRANCISCO – BALBOA STREET LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL

Lee Heidhues 1.18.2025

On a cool, crisp January afternoon in the Outer Richmond District of San Francisco a huge crowd turned out for the Lunar New Year Good Luck Parade. The Year of the Snake is fast approaching and this hip multicultural neighborhood wants to be in on the action.

There was plenty of action for a dedicated blogger to document.

Nearby the corner of 37th and Balboa where the speakers platform was erected for local dignitaries to address the throng

There were vendors, music and the to be expected contingent of local politicians.

San Francisco’s new Mayor Daniel Lurie, District One Supervisor Connie Chan, Board of Supervisors President Rafael Mandelman and Chief of Police Bill Scott joined the festivities for a little hand shaking and politics.
A group of women beautifully dressed for the occasion.
A neighborhood resident greets Supervisor Chan
A diverse crowd of all ages checked out the Lunar Fest.
The historic 99 year old Balboa Theater. A fixture in the outer Richmond District.
Fest goers set up a mahjong table https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahjong
Chris Canning, Captain of the Richmond District Police Station chats with a young resident.
As night descended the Lion Dancers entertained.
The Lion Dancers on Balboa Street approach 37th Avenue.
The band with vocalists, keyboards and drums seriously got down for the crowd.
A vocalist from the San Francisco Global Healthcare Lions Club rocked the fest goers.
Michael Durand, publisher of the Richmond Review eyes the blogger
A car free space on Balboa Street between 35th and 39th Avenue

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