Lions! Pigs!

There were unusual urban wildlife sightings in Philadelphia today during a traditional Chinese celebration of lunar new year. It's the Year of the Pig!

There were lots of lions.

Grrrr!

And lots of pigs.

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The lions stopped at stores and restaurants and danced to accompaniment of drums, cymbals, and firecrackers.

Here's a little one coming out of a store. 

Apparently lions can be attracted with lettuce.

You can dangle from a ladder.

Or do it like this.

Got one!

There were other unusual things out there today, too.

And so many firecrackers that the sidewalks were smoking.

It was a great celebration and a good time was had by all. Happy Year of the Pig!