People arrange firecrackers for a Spring Festival parade to be
held by local Chinese organizations in the Chinatown in Los
Angeles, the US, February 4, 2006. Chinese working or living abroad
held various activities to greet the Spring Festival, or lunar New
Year, which started from January 29.
A traditional Chinese dragon dance team performs during the
Spring Festival parade.
A dragon boat float carrying American kids runs during the
Spring Festival parade.
Three-year-old Nick and his brother wearing Chinese costumes go
to watch the Spring Festival parade.
A float runs during the Spring Festival parade.
(Xinhua News Agency February 6, 2006)