San Francisco is gearing up for its annual Chinese New Year Parade, and BART offers a smooth ride to the festivities. Slated for February 15 at 5:15pm, the parade promises to dazzle with the first-ever drone light show above the Embarcadero, slated to begin around 8pm. As 2025 marks the Year of the Snake, symbolizing wisdom and transformation, attendees are in for a grand celebration under the glow of wisdom.
With thousands expected to line Market Street for the largest illuminated night parade of its kind in the nation, BART suggests taking transit to avoid parking hassles. The Montgomery Station, as reported on BART's official website, offers convenient access to the parade's start at Market and 2nd streets. For those wondering, the Embarcadero and Powell St. stations are also near the festivities and within easy walking distance.
For those planning to join the Chinatown revelry for the New Year, BART recommends traveling to Powell St. Station and transferring to the Muni T Third for a quick ride to Chinatown-Rose Pak Station. Muni services will be free all day on February 15, easing the journey for parade-goers.
