The grand marshal for this year's parade was none other than San Francisco native and Olympic freestyle skiing gold medalist Eileen Gu.
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VIDEO: Olympic gold medalist Eileen Gu embraces SF roots, leads SF Chinese New Year Parade celebrations
Olympian Eileen Gu returns to Bay Area to lead SF CNY Parade
VIDEO: Huaxing Arts Group SF to be opening act for 2026 San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade
Huaxing Arts Group SF to be opening act for SF Chinese New Year Parade
VIDEO: Bay Area artist brings Year of the Horse statue to life for Golden State Warriors
Bay Area artist brings Year of the Horse statue to life for Warriors
VIDEO: Meet the 2026 San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade mascot, Maverick
Meet 2026 San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade mascot, Maverick
VIDEO: Floats for San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade get finishing touches
Floats for SF Chinese New Year Parade get finishing touches