The Lantern Festival, also known as the Yuan Xiao marks the end of Chinese New Year festivities. CADCAI will celebrate this event at the Cairns Lagoon Plaza on 24 th February with authentic Chinese food, festivities and entertainment for the entire family, plus a spectacular fireworks display conclude the Chinese New Year celebrations at 7.30pm. Welcome to the 2025 Year of the Snake, Cairns Chinese New Year celebrations. The 2025 Year of the Snake celebrations begin on 29th January and will end with the Lantern Festival on 15th February. There will be street food festival, banquets and yum cha events as well as traditional lion and dragon performances, fire crackers and fireworks Celebrate Chinese New Year in Cairns, a 15-day extravaganza featuring a diverse array of public events to herald in the Year of the Wood Snake. Immerse yourself in the joyous ambiance as the city bursts to life to celebrate the Chinese New Year festivities all building to the finale of the Lantern Festival. CADCAI Chinese New Year Festival 2024 – Cairns . Welcome to the vibrant Cairns Chinese New Year Festival 2024! Immerse yourself in the joyous ambiance as the city bursts to life with the glow of colourful lanterns, captivating lion and dragon performances, rhythmic drumming, percussion, music, firecrackers, delectable food, and a spectacular fireworks display. It’s a family event and we’ll have lion dance, dragon dance, cultural artists from the community, Chinese songs, stalls selling Chinese New Year lanterns and fireworks at 7.30pm.” Mrs Chan said this was an opportunity for the whole Cairns community to come together in unity and wish for prosperity in 2025. The event will conclude with a fireworks finale at 7:30pm. It’s an evening full of tradition, entertainment, and festive spirit for all to enjoy. Cairns Regional Council is proud to support the Cairns Chinese New Year Celebrations through our Community Partnerships Sponsorship fund. 10th FEBRUARY (Saturday) - CHINESE NEW YEAR DAY - Cairns Dining Precinct and Cairns Esplanade Lagoon from 6.00 pm; 17 th FEBRUARY ( Saturday) - CHINESE NEW YEAR BANQUET - Golden Boat Seafood Restaurant at 6.30 pm; 24th FEBRUARY (Saturday) - CHINESE NEW YEAR LANTERN FESTIVAL AND FIREWORKS FINALE - Esplanade Lagoon Plaza 5.30 - 7.30 pm The Lantern Festival, also known as the Yuan Xiao marks the end of Chinese New Year festivities.. CADCAI will celebrate this event at the Cairns Lagoon Plaza on 15th February with authentic Chinese food, festivities and entertainment for the entire family, plus a spectaculr fireworks display conclude the Chinese New Year celebrations at 7.30pm. Chinese New Year Day Celebrations: Cairns Esplanade Lagoon : 10th February 2024: 6:00pm - 7:00pm: Free: Chinese New Year Banquet: Golden Boat Chinese Restaurant: Saturday 17th February 2024: 6:30pm - 7:00pm: From $55 - $75: Chinese New Year Lantern Festival: Cairns Esplanade Lagoon Plaza: Saturday 24th February 202 : 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Fireworks The Lantern Festival, also known as the Yuan Xiao marks the end of Chinese New Year festivities. CADCAI will celebrate this event at the Cairns Lagoon Plaza on 24 th February with authentic Chinese food, festivities and entertainment for the entire family, plus a spectaculr fireworks display conclude the Chinese New Year celebrations at 7.30pm. New Year's Eve 2023 - Cairns Where will you see out the old year and welcome in the new year? There are a number of great events being held across Cairns and the Atherton Tablelands which will be sure to see you celebrating in style! Catch the Cairns Regional Council's FREE Fireworks, 9:00pm - Family fireworks. Timed to allow families to join after the Taipans game for an extra dose of excitement! Cairns City Esplanade (fireworks) Midnight fireworks; Edmonton Walker Road Sports Precinct. 8:30pm Family fireworks; Palm Cove Jetty: 8:30pm Family fireworks It’s a family event and we’ll have lion dance, dragon dance, cultural artists from the community, Chinese songs, stalls selling Chinese New Year lanterns and fireworks at 7.30pm.” Mrs Chan said this was an opportunity for the whole Cairns community to come together in unity and wish for prosperity in 2025. That won’t be the end of it though, with fireworks often set off a night or two after New Year too. In London the Chinese New Year fireworks - the world’s largest outside China - are scheduled The event will conclude with a fireworks finale at 7:30pm. It’s an evening full of tradition, entertainment, and festive spirit for all to enjoy. Cairns Regional Council is proud to support the Cairns Chinese New Year Celebrations through our Community Partnerships Sponsorship fund. THE Far North Chinese community heralded Chinese New Year with a bang at The Pier with a colourful event including Chinese lion and dragon performers. When are fireworks traditionally set off during Chinese New Year? Fireworks tend to be let off just after midnight to herald in the New Year so, in 2025, that will be the night of January 28/29. Live music and family friendly entertainment on the Cairns Esplanade, and fireworks at three locations are planned to ring in the New Year. Bring a blanket, chair, and your dancing shoes and enjoy a free concert on the Western Events Lawn at the Cairns Esplanade from 5pm as part of Council's New Year's Eve celebrations. Join the Cairns Chinese community as it celebrates the first day of the Chinese New Year with traditional lion and dragon dance performances to bring good fortune and propsperity for the coming year. This event will be will be held at the Eastern end of the Lagoon near the heliipad. New Years Eve 2025 Events near Cairns. Explore all the New year events, parties, celebrations & book tickets, passes online at AllEvents. Get ready to beat upcoming new year 2025 in Cairns.
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