Chinese New Year celebration in Chinatown this Saturday

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The Lunar New Year Firecracker Parade, hosted by the Chinatown and Little Italy Business Association, takes place on Saturday.
* r) u" B# v1 i1 }7 t" [# u1 ~- The festival kicks off at 11:30 a.m., with an opening ceremony outside the Pacific Rim Mall at 9700 105th. Ave. From 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., lion dancers, dragon dancers and traditional Chinese musicians will move north along 97th Street, visiting shops and restaurants throughout Chinatown, setting off firecrackers.

- d% S$ V) G, o3 Z' C- The Money God, who bears a striking resemblance to retired city councillor Michael Phair, will be there, handing out red envelopes to lucky children.

6 r1 ]* G8 g% y+ t- For more information, call 423-2628.

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