Preparations are underway for the inauguration of San Francisco's Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie. There is excitement and expectations that Lurie will bring change. Festivities including a night market and a banquet with Asian leaders and community members will be held in Chinatown.
Preparations are underway for the inauguration of San Francisco 's Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie. There is excitement and expectations that Lurie will bring change.The inauguration ceremony will take place at Civic Center Plaza on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. An open house inside city hall will follow.Around 2,000 seats will be set up for ticketed guests and last an hour and include speeches and performances.The public is invited to attend.
As part of the festivities, 100,000 firecrackers will be lit in front of the historic Far East Restaurant with lion dancers to celebrate Lurie.Inside, there will be a nine-course banquet for the new mayor. "He does care about Chinatown, and it's not just Chinatown, but the Asian community," said Lo. Organizers said the $1,000-per-table event sold out in days. Hundreds of people are expected to attend, including Asian community leaders. Guest speakers include Gov.
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