People arrange firecrackers for a Spring Festival parade to be held by local Chinese organizations in the Chinatown in Los Angeles, the US, February 4, 2006. Chinese working or living abroad held various activities to greet the Spring Festival, or lunar New Year, which started from January 29.

A traditional Chinese dragon dance team performs during the Spring Festival parade.

A dragon boat float carrying American kids runs during the Spring Festival parade.

Three-year-old Nick and his brother wearing Chinese costumes go to watch the Spring Festival parade.

A float runs during the Spring Festival parade.

(Xinhua News Agency February 6, 2006)