Hundreds brave the rain to celebrate Lunar New Year in San Francisco’s Chinatown

Despite persistent showers, hundreds assembled in San Francisco’s Chinatown Tuesday to mark the Lunar New Year. 

According to the Chinese calendar, the 4724th Lunar New Year, which started on Tuesday, is a “Year of the Fire Horse.” It is a rare zodiac year that occurs once every 60 years, according to a statement the San Francisco Chinese Chamber of Commerce.