Photos: Golden Dragon Parade

A multicolored dragon dances its way through Chinatown.

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Feb. 13, 2016 7:27 PM PT

The 117th annual Golden Dragon Parade in Chinatown on Saturday celebrated the Lunar New Year -- the Year of the Monkey.

Performers with the Immortals, which specialize in the Chinese lion dance, line up before the start of the 117th Golden Dragon Parade in Chinatown.

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Paradegoers watch groups walking down Hill Street.

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Performers from the Immortals participate in the parade.

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Participants on the STC float take a break after completing the parade route.

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Parade watchers react to the Chinese lion dancers from the Immortals.

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