Saturday
Even though the Chinese New Year was last month, SF had their parade in February. Not sure why, but considering the sheer number of politicians (Chinese and non-Chinese) in the parade, it was probably held late to give them all time to find a day they were collectively free to attend, and ride down the street in some fancy hoopty cars. The parade is probably funded in part by the city, hence the politician turnout (“Look what we did! Re-elect us!”). But it would be nice if they would clean up the Tenderloin before their next parade appearance.
There was a big crowd, lots of marching bands (that mysteriously didn’t play any songs) and lots of cute kids dressed up as oxen (to highlight the Year of the Ox).
Elli and I had nice curbside standing position, but were quickly crowded upon by random parents with their swarming brood who showed up late for the parade, but were sure that we’d be happy to give up our position so they could all have a view. I was reduced to not being able to move, and Elli was swept further away from me as the evening progressed.
After the parade, we walked to a local Thai restaurant for some great food and then home to read and sleep.
