According to the Chinese Lunar calendar, our baby will be born in the Year of the Rabbit (which sounds much sweeter than Year of the Rat), and will be articulate, affectionate, and prone to over-sentimentality.
On Sunday, the annual New Year parade made its way around Chinatown, filling the streets once more with confetti and streamers.
Aron and I couldn’t resist joining the crowd in firing off some confetti rockets–though I found that some were easier to ignite than others. And Aron couldn’t resist snapping party poppers between his fingers.
Watching the dragons make their way down the colorful streets, dancing through the crowds, is always a highlight. The best ones are full of energy and seem to move synergistically with the drums.
It seemed that everyone stopped to enjoy the passing parade–chefs and kitchen workers would conveniently time their breaks to take in the scene.
I wish you could see the huge smile that broke out all over this boy’s face when he saw Aron put down the camera and return a peace sign. He loved it! (And so did we.)
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These pictures are amazing! That little boy is so cute too!
Haha–I love the faces of everyone around you when you shot the confetti!! Amazing. : ) And that little boy's outfit–Adorable.
this looks incredible…
man NYC is amazing.
Congratulations on your pregnancy! These are great pictures, looks like a fun celebration and that little boy is adorable
these are awesome!!!
New year, new baby 
great plan 
have a great day
Aww I wish I had forced myself out of the house on Sunday to enjoy this spectacle! Thanks for inspiration for next year, at least.
I'm a 'year of the rat'
Gross.
Looks like you guys had a fun day. I wish I was in NY for that!
that looks like such a fun celebration!! the pictures are just amazing…i feel like i'm there
I can't believe I've never been to the Chinese New Year parade. I now realize I need to check it out thanks to all these lovely photos. The ones where you're holding the confetti rockets are great.
Awesome pictures! These are wonderful. I remember seeing the new years celebration parade in australia a few years ago and it was crazy!
How fun..love a parade..I look at this and feel like I live in a cultural VOID..
I love to learn more about other cultures and love that aspect of big cities
thanks for sharing
exciting about your new baby!!
How fun! I love the photos
For those of us who cannot live in NY…well…we experience vicarious glee from your pics…
Those confetti poppers are so hard to ignite… I couldn't do it!! Glad it wasn't just me. Ha! Were you shedding little pieces of confetti for the rest of the day like us?
PS-didn't get a chance to comment on your exciting news earlier this week!! All the best to both of you! xo
These photos are beyond amazing! I can't pic a favorite.
Ok, I know I say this about most of your posts… But you guys make me so excited to move to New York this summer! The confetti and dragons against the backdrop of the brick buildings and fire escapes? So beautiful! You two do the city justice with your amazing photos!
Wow! So colorful and lovely!
Gorgeous photos! I love all the colours and the confetti… what a fun winter celebration!
It all looks so fun and colorful! What a perfect way to celebrate Chinese New Years.
Those are such stunning pictures!!
Cheers!!
nothing wrong with the year of the rat, actually i am the year of the rat and i also own rats and they are the best creatures , sweet and loving towards their owner, but people get the misconception that they are big evil dirty creatures, but mostly that's wild rats, sewer rats and the only reason they are so nasty because they are scared and are only protecting themselves like any other wild animal would do, didn't mean to go on and on, but i just have to say my word on the matter that rats as pets are awesome, and i am proud of being born under the rat sign.
Great pics! So bummed I didnt go take photos! ah
Love these photos! Looks like a blast
I love that bottom photo very much.
great images! Happy new year from a rabbit!