Hold onto your kimono and basketball jerseys, folks! February in San Francisco is about to become a bustling circus of culture and chaos as the Lunar New Year Parade collides spectacularly with the NBA All-Star Game, both hitting the city from February 14 to 16. And you thought Valentine’s Day was stressful!

With February 14 landing on a Friday, fine dining establishments are poised to cash in on couples trying to feel the love, but it’s the rest of the weekend that’ll be a wild ride. Imagine the sidewalks, bars, and restaurants of SF spontaneously transforming into a scene straight out of a zombie apocalypse movie, but instead of the undead, you’ll find hordes of excitable tourists. We’re talking about massive crowds flocking to Chinatown for the gorgeous displays of the Chinese New Year and droves of basketball fans making their way to the Chase Center for slam dunks and celebrity sightings.

Oh, and let’s not forget the delightful prospect of surge pricing on rideshares. Yes, get ready to pay triple to get stuck in traffic or breathe in the scent of overpriced artisanal popcorn! And those fireworks? Expect them to echo through neighborhoods long into the night, whether you like it or not.

This isn’t just any weekend; it’s a flashback to ten years ago when mega-events like Fleet Week and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass brought frenzied crowds to the city. But this time, it’s not just a party—it’s an outright exhibition of mainstream tourism. Tens of thousands could potentially descend upon San Francisco, and guess what? BART will likely be packed, too, as Bay Area residents continue to navigate their weekend plans through all the vehicular madness. Who doesn’t love a crowded train car, right?

City officials are gearing up, welcoming both event-goers to the parade and basketball fest with wide open—and possibly slightly anxious—arms. The organizers of the Lunar New Year Parade are all about coexistence, promising no disruptions. So yes, come one, come all; it’s going to be fabulous chaos!

For all you party-planners at heart, Saturday boasts the dazzling parade at 5:15 PM, while the All-Star festivities unfold on Sunday, promising plenty of action both nights. Just keep your calendars clear—because who needs sleep when you can have an exhausting weekend packed with glamorous floats shining against the backdrop of sky-high ticket prices, flanked by basketball fans? Where do I sign up?

So update your calendars, and maybe invest in some earplugs. San Francisco is about to get real crowded, real fast, and if you thought the Warriors had a shot at home game glory, you might just end up competing with the masses to catch a glimpse of the fireworks (earplugs highly recommended)!