
San Francisco (January 15, 2025) - For years, local groups in Chinatown have worked to draw large crowds to the neighborhood, to help revitalize it in the aftermath of the pandemic. Daniel Lurie’s inaugural party, a banquet and nearby night market, drew thousands of attendees to the streets.
Videos of the DJ party, set against the backdrop of red lanterns and neon Chinese signs, flooded social media. Some key figures in the community hope that the night was a turning point for Chinatown, helping it shift from being a tourism destination to a hub for art, culture and outdoor events that attract locals. Yet some others are skeptical, questioning whether the energy will last and noting that continued investment is needed to keep bringing people to the area at or near this scale.
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