Police motorcycles led the parade down Sutter Street to the applause of the crowd.

Southwest Airlines was the proud sponsor of the parade.

Large figures of well known Chinese figures followed the Southwest sign.

The Chung Ngai Dance Troupe performed at the intersection of Suttter and Grant.

Oakland firefighters walked the parade and waved to the crowd.

Members of the North American Dong Yue Tai Chi group proudly flew red flags.

A video presentation of some of the highlights of the parade itself.

Emperor Norton waved to the folks working in the radio booth.

Joshua Abraham Norton (1818-1880), known as Emperor Norton, was a citizen of San Francisco, California, who in 1859 proclaimed himself "Norton I, Emperor of the United States" and subsequently "Protector of Mexico". [from wikipedia]

Members of the Friends of Mandarin Scholars performed using fans.

Children with Commodore Sloat Elementary School dressed as roosters because this was the year of the rooster.

A figure marching with Ma-Tsu Temple directed his anger at the camera.

Members of the Ma-Tsu Temple pushed a miniature temple along Sutter street.

Children with Monroe Elementary School performed with floppy edged fans.

The California Aggie Marching Band contingent led with one figure for each year of the Chinese calendar. This rooster was featured in this year's Year of the Rooster.

Members of West America Tae Kwon Do of Mill Valley performed a mock battle in the street.

Members of the St. Anne School band performed while dressed as roosters.

The 2016 Miss Chinatown U.S.A. Titleholders and the 2017 Miss Chinatown U.S.A. Finalists.