As Lunar New Year celebrations kick off across the Bay Area, officials urged residents to avoid fireworks, firecrackers and wood-burning activities that could contribute to air pollution.

The Chinatown Firecracker Run, one of the biggest races in the country, will mark its 47th year by firing the starting pistol ...

Celebrating 47 years, the LA Chinatown Firecracker is one of the largest and oldest running races in the US. The upcoming Lunar New Year commemoration includes run, walk, cycling and dog walk ...

In addition, participants and their guests will enjoy the Lunar New Year Celebration with an opening ceremony filled with lion dancers and the traditional lighting of 100,000 firecrackers.

Firecrackers popped, incense was offered at temples and dancers and drummers paraded Wednesday in Asia and farther afield as millions around the world celebrated the Lunar New Year. From Beijing t ...

Firecrackers popped, incense was offered at temples and dancers and drummers paraded Wednesday in Asia and farther afield as millions around the world celebrated the Lunar New Year. From Beijing t ...

The Lunar New Year is an event celebrated by millions ... Watch the story of Nian and learn why people wear red, light firecrackers and bang drums to celebrate Chinese New Year.

Members of Asian American communities around the US also organise parades, carnivals and festivities around the Lunar New Year featuring lion and dragon dances, fireworks, traditional food and ...

This is why wearing the fiery color, along with hanging banners and lighting firecrackers or fireworks, are Lunar New Year traditions, all of which are still followed today. Fun aside, Lunar New Year ...