Chinese New Year celebration held in Sunset Park
<p>Thousands turned out Sunday in Sunset Park for the 31st annual Chinese New Year Celebration.</p>
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Feb 18, 2018, 6:38 PM
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Updated 2,522 days ago
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Thousands turned out Sunday in Sunset Park for the 31st annual Chinese New Year Celebration.
The Brooklyn Chinese-American Association, which organized the event, says it's a source of pride for a community with thousands of Chinese-Americans.
Chinese-Americans have settled all over Brooklyn, including in Sunset Park, Sheepshead Bay, Bay Ridge and Bensonhurst.
Chinese culture dictates a 15-day long celebration of the Chinese New Year.
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