The grand parade brings pleasure to the spectators in Paris, capital of France, Jan. 29, 2006.

Paris Mayor Bertrand Delanoe (2nd L) receives a gift of the Year of the Dog presented by overseas Chineses at a gala gathering to celebrate China's lunar New Year in front of the city hall in Paris, capital of France, Jan. 29, 2006. Delanoe attended the gala gathering and dotted the eyeballs of the colored dragon.