Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C.

Paper monkey figures were prominent at this year's Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C. Despite subfreezing temperatures, thousands turned out in the Chinatown neighborhood in Washington D.C. to welcome the Chinese Lunar Year of the Monkey with a colorful parade on Sunday, February 14, 2016 featuring Chinese lion and dragon dances, musical performances, youth groups, marching bands and beauty queens. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C.

Paper monkey figures were prominent at this year's Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C. Despite subfreezing temperatures, thousands turned out in the Chinatown neighborhood in Washington D.C. to welcome the Chinese Lunar Year of the Monkey with a colorful parade on Sunday, February 14, 2016 featuring Chinese lion and dragon dances, musical performances, youth groups, marching bands and beauty queens. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C.

Ming Han Lu (age 9) holds a paper monkey figure. Monkey symbols were prominent at this year's Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C. Despite subfreezing temperatures, thousands turned out in the Chinatown neighborhood in Washington D.C. to welcome the Chinese Lunar Year of the Monkey with a colorful parade on Sunday, February 14, 2016 featuring Chinese lion and dragon dances, musical performances, youth groups, marching bands and beauty queens. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C.

The Three Princes, Taiwanese cultural icons, participate in the Chinese New Year parade in Washington D.C. Despite subfreezing temperatures, thousands turned out to welcome the Chinese Lunar Year of the Monkey with a colorful parade on Sunday, February 14, 2016 featuring Chinese lion and dragon dances, musical performances, youth groups, marching bands and beauty queens. The Techno Three Prince Dance Performances can be found throughout Taiwan in venues such as cultural festivals, sports events, parades, and mainstream media. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C.

The Three Princes, Taiwanese cultural icons, participate in the Chinese New Year parade in Washington D.C. Despite subfreezing temperatures, thousands turned out to welcome the Chinese Lunar Year of the Monkey with a colorful parade on Sunday, February 14, 2016 featuring Chinese lion and dragon dances, musical performances, youth groups, marching bands and beauty queens. The Techno Three Prince Dance Performances can be found throughout Taiwan in venues such as cultural festivals, sports events, parades, and mainstream media. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C.

The Three Princes, Taiwanese cultural icons, participate in the Chinese New Year parade in Washington D.C. Despite subfreezing temperatures, thousands turned out to welcome the Chinese Lunar Year of the Monkey with a colorful parade on Sunday, February 14, 2016 featuring Chinese lion and dragon dances, musical performances, youth groups, marching bands and beauty queens. The Techno Three Prince Dance Performances can be found throughout Taiwan in venues such as cultural festivals, sports events, parades, and mainstream media. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C.

The Three Princes, Taiwanese cultural icons, participate in the Chinese New Year parade in Washington D.C. Despite subfreezing temperatures, thousands turned out to welcome the Chinese Lunar Year of the Monkey with a colorful parade on Sunday, February 14, 2016 featuring Chinese lion and dragon dances, musical performances, youth groups, marching bands and beauty queens. The Techno Three Prince Dance Performances can be found throughout Taiwan in venues such as cultural festivals, sports events, parades, and mainstream media. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C.

Participating in the Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C. are members and youth from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States, some dressed in traditional costumes. Despite subfreezing temperatures, thousands turned out in the Chinatown neighborhood in Washington D.C. to welcome the Chinese Lunar Year of the Monkey with a colorful parade on Sunday, February 14, 2016 featuring Chinese lion and dragon dances, musical performances, youth groups, marching bands and beauty queens. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C.

Participating in the Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C. are members and youth from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States, some dressed in traditional costumes. Despite subfreezing temperatures, thousands turned out in the Chinatown neighborhood in Washington D.C. to welcome the Chinese Lunar Year of the Monkey with a colorful parade on Sunday, February 14, 2016 featuring Chinese lion and dragon dances, musical performances, youth groups, marching bands and beauty queens. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C.

Participating in the Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C. are members and youth from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States, some dressed in traditional costumes. Despite subfreezing temperatures, thousands turned out in the Chinatown neighborhood in Washington D.C. to welcome the Chinese Lunar Year of the Monkey with a colorful parade on Sunday, February 14, 2016 featuring Chinese lion and dragon dances, musical performances, youth groups, marching bands and beauty queens. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C.

Participating in the Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C. are members and youth from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States, some dressed in traditional costumes. Despite subfreezing temperatures, thousands turned out in the Chinatown neighborhood in Washington D.C. to welcome the Chinese Lunar Year of the Monkey with a colorful parade on Sunday, February 14, 2016 featuring Chinese lion and dragon dances, musical performances, youth groups, marching bands and beauty queens. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C.

Participating in the Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C. are Miss District of Columbia Haely Jardas, and Miss Distict of Columbia Teen Jade Parchment. Despite subfreezing temperatures, thousands turned out in the Chinatown neighborhood in Washington D.C. to welcome the Chinese Lunar Year of the Monkey with a colorful parade on Sunday, February 14, 2016 featuring Chinese lion and dragon dances, musical performances, youth groups, marching bands and beauty queens. Haely Anne Jardas is an American actress and beauty pageant titleholder from Fort Myers, Florida, who was crowned Miss District of Columbia 2015. She competed for the Miss America 2016 title in September 2015. Jade Parchment was crowned Miss District of Columbia's Outstanding Teen on June 14, 2015 and competed for the title of Miss America's Outstanding Teen in July 2015 in Orlando, Florida. Jade's platform is Uncovering the Truth About Elder Abuse and Neglect, and she is an accomplished drummer and volleyball player. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C.

Participating in the Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C. are Miss District of Columbia Haely Jardas, and Miss Distict of Columbia Teen Jade Parchment. Despite subfreezing temperatures, thousands turned out in the Chinatown neighborhood in Washington D.C. to welcome the Chinese Lunar Year of the Monkey with a colorful parade on Sunday, February 14, 2016 featuring Chinese lion and dragon dances, musical performances, youth groups, marching bands and beauty queens. Haely Anne Jardas is an American actress and beauty pageant titleholder from Fort Myers, Florida, who was crowned Miss District of Columbia 2015. She competed for the Miss America 2016 title in September 2015. Jade Parchment was crowned Miss District of Columbia's Outstanding Teen on June 14, 2015 and competed for the title of Miss America's Outstanding Teen in July 2015 in Orlando, Florida. Jade's platform is Uncovering the Truth About Elder Abuse and Neglect, and she is an accomplished drummer and volleyball player. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C.

Participating in the Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C. are the Walt Whitman High School (Bethesda MD) drumline. Despite subfreezing temperatures, thousands turned out in the Chinatown neighborhood in Washington D.C. to welcome the Chinese Lunar Year of the Monkey with a colorful parade on Sunday, February 14, 2016 featuring Chinese lion and dragon dances, musical performances, youth groups, marching bands and beauty queens. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C.

Brian Shen of Gaithersburg. Md is dressed as an Emperor of China. Participating in the Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C. are members and youth from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States, some dressed in traditional costumes. Despite subfreezing temperatures, thousands turned out in the Chinatown neighborhood in Washington D.C. to welcome the Chinese Lunar Year of the Monkey with a colorful parade on Sunday, February 14, 2016 featuring Chinese lion and dragon dances, musical performances, youth groups, marching bands and beauty queens. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C.

Lisa Huang of Herdon, Va is dressed as an Empress of China. Participating in the Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C. are members and youth from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States, some dressed in traditional costumes. Despite subfreezing temperatures, thousands turned out in the Chinatown neighborhood in Washington D.C. to welcome the Chinese Lunar Year of the Monkey with a colorful parade on Sunday, February 14, 2016 featuring Chinese lion and dragon dances, musical performances, youth groups, marching bands and beauty queens. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C.

Batala drummers participate in the Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C. Despite subfreezing temperatures, thousands turned out in the Chinatown neighborhood in Washington D.C. to welcome the Chinese Lunar Year of the Monkey with a colorful parade on Sunday, February 14, 2016 featuring Chinese lion and dragon dances, musical performances, youth groups, marching bands and beauty queens. Batala is an international samba reggae music project based in Salvador de Bahia in northeastern Brazil. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C.

Jonathan Lu (age 5) holds a paper monkey figure. Monkey symbols were prominent at this year's Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C. Despite subfreezing temperatures, thousands turned out in the Chinatown neighborhood in Washington D.C. to welcome the Chinese Lunar Year of the Monkey with a colorful parade on Sunday, February 14, 2016 featuring Chinese lion and dragon dances, musical performances, youth groups, marching bands and beauty queens. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C.

Jonathan Lu (age 5) holds a paper monkey figure. Monkey symbols were prominent at this year's Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C. Despite subfreezing temperatures, thousands turned out in the Chinatown neighborhood in Washington D.C. to welcome the Chinese Lunar Year of the Monkey with a colorful parade on Sunday, February 14, 2016 featuring Chinese lion and dragon dances, musical performances, youth groups, marching bands and beauty queens. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C.

Sean Chen (age 8) beats the drums at the 2016 for the TECRO Chinese School. Participating in the Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C. are members and youth from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States, some dressed in traditional costumes. Despite subfreezing temperatures, thousands turned out in the Chinatown neighborhood in Washington D.C. to welcome the Chinese Lunar Year of the Monkey with a colorful parade on Sunday, February 14, 2016 featuring Chinese lion and dragon dances, musical performances, youth groups, marching bands and beauty queens. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C.

Sean Chen (age 8) beats the drums at the 2016 for the TECRO Chinese School. Participating in the Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C. are members and youth from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States, some dressed in traditional costumes. Despite subfreezing temperatures, thousands turned out in the Chinatown neighborhood in Washington D.C. to welcome the Chinese Lunar Year of the Monkey with a colorful parade on Sunday, February 14, 2016 featuring Chinese lion and dragon dances, musical performances, youth groups, marching bands and beauty queens. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C.

Sean Chen (age 8) beats the drums at the 2016 for the TECRO Chinese School. Participating in the Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C. are members and youth from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States, some dressed in traditional costumes. Despite subfreezing temperatures, thousands turned out in the Chinatown neighborhood in Washington D.C. to welcome the Chinese Lunar Year of the Monkey with a colorful parade on Sunday, February 14, 2016 featuring Chinese lion and dragon dances, musical performances, youth groups, marching bands and beauty queens. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C.

Lee Hou is dressed in traditional Chinese costume. Participating in the Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C. are members and youth from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States. Despite subfreezing temperatures, thousands turned out in the Chinatown neighborhood in Washington D.C. to welcome the Chinese Lunar Year of the Monkey with a colorful parade on Sunday, February 14, 2016 featuring Chinese lion and dragon dances, musical performances, youth groups, marching bands and beauty queens. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C.

Lee Hou is dressed in traditional Chinese costume. Participating in the Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C. are members and youth from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States. Despite subfreezing temperatures, thousands turned out in the Chinatown neighborhood in Washington D.C. to welcome the Chinese Lunar Year of the Monkey with a colorful parade on Sunday, February 14, 2016 featuring Chinese lion and dragon dances, musical performances, youth groups, marching bands and beauty queens. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C.

Leaders of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Washington D.C. and local government officials lead the parade. Despite subfreezing temperatures, thousands turned out in the Chinatown neighborhood in Washington D.C. to welcome the Chinese Lunar Year of the Monkey with a colorful parade on Sunday, February 14, 2016 featuring Chinese lion and dragon dances, musical performances, youth groups, marching bands and beauty queens. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C.

Despite subfreezing temperatures, thousands turned out in the Chinatown neighborhood in Washington D.C. to welcome the Chinese Lunar Year of the Monkey with a colorful parade on Sunday, February 14, 2016 featuring Chinese lion and dragon dances, musical performances, youth groups, marching bands and beauty queens. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C.

Pacific Miss Asia America Kira Omans and Chinese Youth Club co-founder Art Ping Lee ride in style. Despite subfreezing temperatures, thousands turned out in the Chinatown neighborhood in Washington D.C. to welcome the Chinese Lunar Year of the Monkey with a colorful parade on Sunday, February 14, 2016 featuring Chinese lion and dragon dances, musical performances, youth groups, marching bands and beauty queens. (Photo by Jeff Malet)