OAKLAND, Calif. - The Chinese New Year Parade floats are always crowd pleasers but this year going virtual means finding new ways to celebrate.
Parade organizers say the pandemic has created an opportunity for local artists to showcase their talent and welcome in the year of the ox in a beautiful and unique way.That’s not to say there aren’t a lot of challenges.Stephanie Munson has been building floats for decades and says this year, "the differences are so countless I don't even know where to begin, obviously I’m in my sad little garage."Her garage isn't sad but it isn't the huge warehouse on Pier 54 that Munson is used to working in.She is not, as in years past, surrounded by glitter and floats and yet here she still celebrates the year.