The annual event, which takes place along Grant Avenue between Clay and Broadway streets, will last from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday and from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday. SFMTA officials said street closures will go into effect Friday at 11 p.m. and last through Sunday until 11 p.m.

The world is converging on San Francisco this weekend. Why it matters: Traffic will suck. Driving the news: City officials expect over 200,000 people to attend the NBA All-Star Game and its slate of events,

All hands are on deck for the San Francisco Police Department and other public safety agencies with a full weekend of sports, events, concerts and the annual Chinese New Year Parade. San Francisco is ramping up its security as tens of thousands of basketball fans descend on the Bay Area for the NBA All-Star weekend.

The convergence of a major parade and a national sporting event could revive downtown San Francisco this weekend — and create a traffic nightmare. Transportation officials have prepared for epic gridlock as the annual Chinese New Year Parade coincides with National Basketball League All-Star showcases at multiple venues,