NEW YORK — The annual Lunar New Year parade hit the streets of Flushing on Saturday, marking the first in-person celebration in two years.

For Queens resident Ray Zhang, being at the parade with his 11-month-old daughter, Jane, had special meaning.

“I’ve been here many times, but this is my first time with my kid,” Zhang said as he watched the parade. "The kids always get money, so it’s lucky for everyone."

The parade marched from the corner of 37th Avenue and Union Street to Flushing Town Hall. This year’s celebration marked the Year of the Tiger.

“The Tiger is a symbol of strength, resilience, courage,” Queens State Sen. John Liu said. “It’s going to help us beat back this virus so we can get things back to normal as quickly and as much as possible."

Paradegoers lined the streets and took in views of marching bands, costumes and dancing dragons.

Zeke Siff, 11, attended the parade with his family. (NY1/Edric Robinson)

“It’s all pretty cool. I like all the floats. My favorite part so far is the dragons,” said 11-year-old Zeke Siff, who attended the parade with his family.

Woodside resident Matt Willard brought his young son to the parade. It was his first time back since his younger days, but he said it was important for him to attend this year.

Woodside resident Matt Willard with his son. (NY1/Edric Robinson)

“After the past two years we’ve had and how some people have treated people of Asian decent in New York City, it’s good to see people prideful and be outside and celebrate something that’s really important to them,” Willard said.