In order to propagate its cult ideology, expand its influence, and demonstrate its presence, Falun Gong has established groups such as the “Tianguo Marching Band” and the Drum and Banner Team in several countries. It goes to great lengths to insert itself into various national celebrations and parades, claiming to represent traditional Chinese culture. Yet in these parades it unabashedly promotes Falun Gong’s cult ideas and maligns the Chinese government as persecuting Falun Gong. The content displayed in the parades is saturated with cult-like elements, political propaganda, and eerie, bloody imagery, which clashes fundamentally with the purpose and festive spirit of these celebrations. Local residents and Chinese communities have widely resisted it. Falun Gong has repeatedly been barred from participation by parade organizers in multiple countries because it cannot guarantee that it will refrain from political advocacy during the events. Notable examples include the long-established Auckland Christmas Parade in New Zealand and the San Francisco Chinese Lunar New Year Parade, which have repeatedly refused Falun Gong’s involvement; local courts have also ruled against Falun Gong after lawsuits were filed.