Gong Xi Fa Chai. Happy Chinese New Year!
2023, the year of the Rabbit, will begin on Sunday, January 22nd, and the celebration culminates with the Lantern Festival on February 5th!
The Chinese New Year is celebrated by 2 billion people worldwide and is the most important holiday in China! Although this celebration is based on the Chinese calendar, it is celebrated in Asian communities worldwide.
***REMEMBER***
The discharge of any fireworks IS NOT allowed in Union City during the Lunar New Year.
Property owners can be fined up to $1,000 if fireworks are deployed from their property.
Individuals possessing or deploying fireworks from any location may be fined up to $1,000.
For more information on Union City laws and safety, visit https://www.unioncity.org/395/Fireworks-Laws-and-Safety
UCPD wishes you safe Lunar New Year celebrations!
To report the sale or use of fireworks, call the non-emergency police dispatch line at (510) 471-1365.
For more information about this celebration and upcoming events like the SF CNY Parade visit:
https://chineseparade.com/
https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/chinese-new-year
https://www.cnet.com/.../chinese-new-year-2023-what-is.../
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