Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau led a procession of political leaders, community groups and dancers through Vancouver's historic Chinatown Sunday morning for the city's annual Chinese New Year Parade.
People born in the year of the rooster are often described as being responsible, distinctive, smart and earnest.
New Year in China: How the holiday is celebrated
Video: Flash mob celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year
The lantern market opened to the public on the eve of the Spring Festival in Nanjing in Jiangsu province.
Photos of people shopping at a flower market in Beijing.
Photos of fireworks in NYC to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year.
Fireworks play an important part of CNY celebrations.
Photos of decorations and lanterns greeting Chinese Lunar New Year.