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Courthouse Square was packed with people and families of all ages and backgrounds as the city celebrated the .

"Gung Hay Fat Choy!" Vice Mayor Jeff Gee welcomed all to Redwood City.

California State Assemblyman Jerry Hill presented a proclamation to Mayor Alicia Aguirre for all the city's hard work in organizing this festival. It presents the wonderful diversity that exists in the Bay Area, he said.

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