No Chinatown event would be complete without dragon dancing. On Saturday, there were three dragons, plus drummers and cymbals.

Gentlement always wear skirts kilts.

Umbrellas were brought for rain, but the son shone.

Sword fighting.

Stilt walking troupe from China. The only child member seen here at the front left is only 8 years old. After the parade, they performed complicated dance routines, hopping, and acrobatics on stitlts.

Yours Truly pays due homage to China Doll’s 90 carot diamond ring.

Dance routines on the City stage.

All photos by M.Lafontaine.