San Francisco Prepares for NBA All-Star Weekend and Lunar New Year Parade

The city braces for a weekend of sports, culture, and celebrations, with hundreds of thousands expected to attend events across multiple venues.

The 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend, hosted in San Francisco for the first time, runs from February 14-16 with events at Chase Center, Moscone Center, and Oakland Arena.
Coinciding with the NBA festivities, the Chinese New Year Parade will take place on February 15, marking one of the largest Lunar New Year celebrations outside Asia.
San Francisco has implemented extensive traffic and transit changes, including road closures near event venues and free Muni rides on February 15-16, excluding cable cars.
The city has ramped up cleaning efforts and increased police presence to ensure safety and showcase its downtown to the influx of visitors and global attention.
NBA All-Star Weekend features basketball games, fan experiences, and concerts, including performances by Zedd, Noah Kahan, and The Chainsmokers at Pier 48.