ELK GROVE, CA (MPG) - Sky River Casino is honoring the Lunar New Year with a robust celebration that spans across the Sacramento region and reaches into the heart of San Francisco. As the Grandstand Sponsor of the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade on March 7, Sky River Casino is extending its festive spirit beyond Elk Grove while simultaneously hosting cultural programming, dining experiences and gaming promotions on the property.

San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Festival & Parade

Supporting one of the nation's largest and most cherished cultural celebrations, Sky River Casino will honor the Year of the Horse with a standout presence in San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Festival & Parade.

For the fourth consecutive year, Sky River Casino continues its role as the Grandstand Sponsor, offering premier viewing at the parade’s final stop on Kearny Street between Washington and Jackson Street. This exclusive grandstand provides optimal vantage points as floats perform their main routines for official judging and scoring.

The casino will unveil a custom designed float anchored by a dramatic horse centerpiece, symbolizing strength, vitality and forward momentum. Enhancing the spectacle, Leung’s White Crane Dragon and Lion Dance Association will deliver a live performance, featuring a traditional lion dance reimagined with Sky River’s signature colors and design motifs. The result is a vibrant fusion of cultural heritage and brand artistry that promises to captivate audiences along the parade route.

Adding to the spectacle, Sky River Casino is sponsoring a 500-drone aerial show near Pier 32. The 10-minute choreographed performance will illuminate the San Francisco waterfront with synchronized light formations celebrating Lunar New Year traditions and symbols.

Property Wide Lunar New Year Festivities at Sky River Casino

Throughout February, guests can enjoy a vibrant lineup of on-property celebrations such as themed décor, festive photo opportunities and cultural experiences.

A Festive Feast at Dragon Beaux

Sky River Casino’s premier dining destination, Dragon Beaux, welcomes the Lunar New Year with an eight-dish celebratory menu rooted in symbolism and tradition. The curated feast includes: Good Fortune Soup (symbolizing prosperity), Sautéed Short Ribs with Black Pepper Sauce (fragrant and festive), Braised Dried Oyster with Black Moss (representing wealth), Stewed Pork Trotter (honoring harmony and good fortune), Princess Chicken (elegant and flavorful), Braised Pork Belly with Tofu and Mushrooms (rich and comforting), Ginger & Onion Lamb (aromatic and hearty) and Braised Abalone with Three Color Noodles (celebrating longevity and abundance).

February Gaming Promotions

Guests can also enjoy exciting promotions throughout February, including a $1,000,000 Dollar Cash Vault Challenge every Saturday through Feb. 28, featuring drawings every 30 minutes and a finale game with a potential $100,000 cash prize; $130,000 Blackjack Tournament, held every Wednesday in February; Custom Year of the Horse Sky River Rewards Cards available at the Players Club, beginning Sunday, Feb. 1 while supplies last; Custom Year of the Horse Sky River Gaming Chips available at the Main Cage, beginning Sunday, Feb. 1 while supplies last.

As a sponsor of the iconic San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade, bringing its spirit of celebration, culture and community to one of the nation’s most cherished Lunar New Year traditions, Sky River Casino invites guests to celebrate the Lunar New Year across two cities; experiencing the excitement of San Francisco's iconic parade and the rich cultural festivities happening all month long in Elk Grove.

Named one of the top ten parades in the world by International Festivals & Events Association and USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice award, the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is one of the few remaining night illuminated Parades in North America and the biggest parade celebrating the lunar new year outside of Asia.

The upcoming Chinese New Year Parade will be held on Saturday, March 7. Visit chineseparade.com/tickets for bleacher ticket sales information.