Although the Lunar New Year officially starts on Jan. 29, events marking the occasion will be spread through next month. Here are some of the local celebrations and events. Lunar New Year at MFA Boston 5 to 10 p.m. Jan. 30. One event that will take place later this week is a celebration at the Museum of Fine Arts displaying Chinese, Vietnamese Happy Lunar New Year! Spanning from January 29 to February 12, Lunar New Year is a time for celebration, bonding with family, and honoring ancestors for many Asian communities in Boston and beyond. 2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake which is predicted to be full of knowledge and grace. With family and friends, learn about the unique histories and customs of the holiday with these celebrations In 2025, the year of the snake, Lunar New Year starts on Wednesday, Jan. 29 and lasts through Wednesday, Feb. 12. Boston's biggest Chinese New Year celebration is the Lion Dance Parade, full Shop popular Chinese goodies and merch, flowers, and decorations at the Chinese New Year Pop-up Market from January 24-28, 2025. The pop-up store is inside the China Trade Center, across from the Chinatown Orange Line stop and CVS. Celebrate the Year of the Snake at the 2025 Boston Lunar New Year Festival Gala on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Boston City Hall!This event marks the second official celebration of the Lunar New Year since its recognition as a legal holiday in Boston in 2023. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with traditional performances, cultural showcases, and community spirit as we ring in the BOSTON — The Mandarin Oriental in Boston is hosting a series of special events and exclusive offers to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. 2025 is the Year of the Snake, a symbol of wisdom, intuition, transformation, and also cunningness and stealth, according to Chinese astrology. New Year's Day - 01/29/2025 Chinese New Year's Events schedules: Chinese New Year Pop-up Market (Flowers and Gifts,& Decorations) Beginning on 01/24/2025 (Friday) to 01/28/2025 (Tuesday - Lunar New Year's Eve) Location at: 2 Boylston Street, China Trade Center, Boston, MA 02116 It is across the street from MBTA Orange Line - Chinatown Stop or 3 Chinese New Year Cultural Village (February 9, 2025) Another highlight of the celebration is the Chinese New Year Cultural Village, located in the China Trade Center, on the corner of Boylston and Washington Streets. Boston is helping people slither into the spirit of the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year 2025, which marks the start of the Year of the Snake in the 12-month lunar calendar, falls on Wednesday, Jan Multicultural Experience: Alongside Chinese traditions, explore elements from other Asian cultures, such as Vietnamese, Korean, and Filipino performances, highlighting the richness of the Lunar New Year festivities. A Celebration of Community. The Boston Lunar New Year Gala is not just a cultural event—it’s a symbol of unity and shared Boston's Chinese New Year Celebrations: An Overview. Boston has a significant Asian-American population, and the city goes all out for Chinese New Year.The festivities include parades, cultural performances, food markets, and more. Celebrate the Year of the Snake in Boston's Chinatown with the annual Chinese New Year Celebration! Chinatown Main Street Chinese New Year Cultural Event (indoor) - Arts and Crafts for children, Calligraphy, Live Performances, and Lion Dance Parade. Scheduled on 02/09/2025 (Sunday, Starting at 11:00 am to 3:00 pm) Location at: 2 Boylston Street On the day of the parade, warm up inside the Lunar New Year Cultural Village at the China Trade Center, a free event with lion dancing, live music, and other performances. The event runs from 10 a Boston is helping people slither into the spirit of the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year 2025, which marks the start of the Year of the Snake in the 12-month lunar calendar, falls on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Chinese New Year 2025 Celebrations In Boston Chinese New Year will be observed in Boston, Massachusetts, in 2025. The celebrations will start on January 29 2025. The city will be bustling with CNY parades, Chinese cultural performances, Chinese decorations, and delectable food throughout this period. Chinese New Year also known as the Lunar New Year has steadily gained momentum in the United States. This year the day is being celebrated on January 29, 2025, and bringing in the Year of Wood As millions of people around the globe ring in the Lunar New Year, one Boston hotel welcomed a local kung fu and tai chi academy to perform and bestow good luck and fortune to all into the year 4,723. This year, the opening Chinese New Year celebrations begin with an opening ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. Then, on Valentine's Day, is the Miss Chinatown USA Pageant & Coronation Ball followed by the Chinese New Year Parade on Saturday, Feb. 15. You can check the events schedule on the Chinese Parade website. 2. New York City, NY The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is one of the most significant holidays celebrated in Asian cultures. In 2025, the festivities honor th Eventbrite - Boston Lunar New Year Festival Gala Committee presents 2025 Boston Lunar New Year Festival Gala - Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Boston City Hall, Boston, MA.
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