This is known as Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year, which in 2025 officially takes place on January 29th. As São Paulo is a very diverse city, with a strong Asian presence (among other cultures), events to celebrate the arrival of this new year are in full swing. So if you want to get to know the ancient Chinese culture better, check out the San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Parade is renowned as one of the world’s top ten parades and the largest celebration of its kind outside Asia. The event has a rich history dating back to the 1860s and has grown into a major cultural phenomenon. Date and Time. The San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade will take place on Saturday, February About us. Chinese New Year Parade. Named one of the top ten Parades in the world by International Festivals & Events Association and USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice award, the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is one of the few remaining night illuminated Parades in North America and the biggest parade celebrating the lunar new year outside of Asia. Chinese New Year 2025: Parade date, route, timings and travel advice for Chinatown celebrations - Mike Daw shares everything to know about this year’s Chinese New Year parade, from key dates and The Lunar New Year 2025, also known as Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, starts on January 29, aligning with the first New Moon of the lunisolar calendar. This widely celebrated event welcomes the Year of the Snake, the sixth sign in the Chinese zodiac, symbolizing wisdom, transformation, and intuition. Chinese zodiac: Year of the Snake 2025 The seventh day of the Lunar New Year (February 4, 2025) is said to be when the Chinese mother goddess, Nuwa, created humanity. Thus, it’s called renri/jan jat (the people’s birthday). The Lunar New Year marks the transition from one animal to another. The Year of the Dragon, which began on Feb. 10, 2024, ends on Tuesday. Wednesday begins the Year of the Snake. China Media Group (CMG) marked a significant step in global celebrations of the Chinese New Year by hosting a special "Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala" event in Brazil's São Paulo on Wednesday. The event, which drew over 200 attendees including officials, diplomats and cultural figures, showcased Chinese culture and celebrated the growing The 2025 Annual Chinese Lunar New Year Parade will take place Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Hosted and organized by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Washington, DC (CCBA) in partnership with the DC Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA). In the lunar calendar, it will be the year 4723! Upcoming Events to Celebrate Lunar New Year! 27TH CHINATOWN LUNAR NEW YEAR PARADE & FESTIVAL 日期 : 2025年2月16曰 (星期日) 下午 1:00時 February 16, 2025 | Sunday | Parade Start 1:00pmChinatown, New York Festival & Booths: 11:30AM – 3:30PM (Bayard Street between Mulberry and Mott St) 27TH NEW YEAR FIRECRACKER CEREMONY & CULTURAL FESTIVAL 日期 : Continue reading 2025 – Year Minneapolis is a diverse multi-ethnic city, and many of its residents celebrate the Lunar New Year with fireworks and festivities. During the two-week period following the New Year, quite a few Chinese restaurants in the city offer specials, so it is a perfect time to indulge in such delicacies as h Image by Betto Rodrigues via Shutterstock. One of L.A.’s oldest traditions, Chinatown’s annual Chinese New Year Festival returns and will be honoring the year of the snake with an incredible Golden Dragon Parade on February 8, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. Get the full info here! Annual San Diego Chinese New Year Fair | February 8-9, 2025 | Downtown San Diego at 3rd Avenue & G Street. Huntington Library Chinese New Year Festival | February 1-2, 2025 | The Huntington Library 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108. In China, the lunar new year is known as Chinese New Year or, Guo Nian. More than half a million people are expected to attend the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations in Chinatown and Trafalgar Square.. 2025 - Chinese Year of the Snake. People born in the Year of the Snake (1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001 and 2013) are supposed to be introverted and insecure, but their suspicious nature hides a surprisingly sensitive and passionate character that may surprise Experience the vibrant Chinatown Chinese New Year Festival 2025 with dazzling lights, bustling fairs, and cultural performances—perfect for family fun! Venue: Chinatown PrecinctDates: 8 Jan 2024 (Official Light-up), 8 Jan to 27 Feb (Light-up and Activities)Admission: Free Chinese New Year is a time for family reunions, festive cheer, and vibrant celebrations. Chinatown is set to come alive Philly’s Chinatown community gathers in the streets for two Lunar New Year parades led by The Philadelphia Suns. A late-night Lunar New Year’s Eve celebration kicks off at 10 p.m. from 10th and Spring streets on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. And on Sunday, February 2, 2025, a daytime parade follows the same route at 11 a.m. Share this event: MOAPIA Presents : 2025 Lunar New Year Parade Save this event: MOAPIA Presents : 2025 Lunar New Year Parade Lunar New Year Celebration Sat, Feb 15, 1:00 PM Here's wishing you all a very Happy Chinese New Year! FAQ What is the date of Chinese New Year in 2025? Chinese New Year in 2025 falls on January 29. Where are the main celebrations held in Boston? The main celebrations are held in Boston's Chinatown, but you'll find events throughout the city. What is the Lion Dance Parade? Lunar New Year at Armature Work (February 2025 TBA) The Lunar New Year celebration at Armature Works in Tampa features vibrant cultural performances. Attendees can enjoy traditional Dragon and Lion Dances, as well as the energetic beats of Taiko Drums, with performances happening on the West Lawn and moving across the property. 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