Chinese New Year Parade and Festival - New York City

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One of the biggest and most festive parades held in the city saw thousands of spectators, politicians and community leaders participate in Chinatown to celebrate the year of the Dragon marking the start of the Chinese New Year. USA. 29th January 2012

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in Our World, on the 29th of January 2012

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Traditional Chinese costumes and dancers.

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Happy New Year 2012, the year of the Dragon.

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Politicians and community leaders participate in Chinatown celebrating the year of the Dragon marking the start of the Chinese New Year, including US Senator Chuck Schumer.

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Politicians and community leaders participate in Chinatown celebrating the year of the Dragon marking the start of the Chinese New Year, including US Senator Chuck Schumer.

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A red dragon costume.

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Community leaders participate in Chinatown celebrating the year of the Dragon marking the start of the Chinese New Year.

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NYPD participate in Chinatown celebrating the year of the Dragon marking the start of the Chinese New Year.

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Community leaders participate in Chinatown celebrating the year of the Dragon marking the start of the Chinese New Year.

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Getting ready for the parade.

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Parade musicians seen here in uniform carrying their instruments.

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Touching the yellow dragon costume for good luck.

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Touching the dragon for good luck.

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The parade senior's.

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The parade seen here in full swing.

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The parade seen here in full swing.

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Child with the dragon.

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Families with Children from China carrying a yellow banner.

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Traditional Chinese costumes and dancers.

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Traditional Chinese costumes and dancers.

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Chinatown community leaders participate in the parade.

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NYC public advocate: Bill de Blasio.

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The parade seen here in full swing.

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Community leaders participate in the parade.

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