Chinatown hosts Chinese New Year Parade - New York

Residents of Chinatown march along Mott Street during the annual Chinese New Year's Day parade.

Children dressed up as lions march along Mott Street during the annual Chinese New Year's Day parade.

Young women dance in traditional costumes along Mott Street during the annual Chinese New Year's Day parade.

Lions dance through Mott Street during the annual Chinese New Year's Day parade.

Dragons roar and dance along Mott Street during the annual Chinese New Year's Day parade.

Dragons roar and dance along Mott Street during the annual Chinese New Year's Day parade.

Older Chinese women dance with fans during the annual Chinese New Year's Day parade.

Asian American Gay and Lesbian group march for the 3rd consecutive year during the annual Chinese New Year's Day parade.

Scantily clad Bolivian dancers during the annual Chinese New Year's Day parade.

Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer during the annual Chinese New Year's Day parade.