Welcome to the Vietnamese Spring Festival and Parade
held on Sunday, February 2, 2003 in downtown San Jose!!

Mayor Gonzales participated in the event which is a
multi-cultural celebration highlighting the Vietnamese Lunar
New Year with food games and exhibits.  Mayor Gonzales
presents a commendation to Son Nguyen the chairperson
for the Vietnamese Spring Festival and Parade.

The Mayor spoke to the crowd saying, "I am proud to participate
in the Vietnamese Spring Festival and Parade, a celebration
that emphasizes family strength and community unity."

Pictures of the vividly dressed parade participants

It was a wonderful day for a parade in San Jose

Thousands of people visited downtown to watch and celebrate!
The Mayor said, "As it rings in the new Year as the Year of the Goat,
the Vietnamese Spring Festival provides families and their members
all over the world with the opportunity to reunite and celebrate
their blessings with food, music and prayer."

A picture of the crowd from the sidelines

More crowd shots

The Mayor waved to guests as he drove down Market Street

San Jose's Horse Mounted Police Unit

Colorful uniforms grace the parade

A San Jose Fire Department truck is surrounded
by many of our fine Firefighters