Celebrate the Year of the Snake in Edmonton's Historic Chinatown! Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of Chinese culture as we welcome the Year of the Snake in Edmonton’s historic Chinatown. The festivities begin at 11am at Lucky 97 Supermarket with a stunning lion and dragon dance parade. This year’s Lunar New Year celebration ushers in the year of the snake. Edmontonians flocked to 97th Street in North Chinatown on Sunday to participate in the New Year parade, featuring traditional lion and dragon dancers accompanied by a group of drummers. Lunar New Year parade in Edmonton’s Chinatown on January 26, 2025. Chinatown Lunar New Year at Royal Alberta Museum Welcome the Year of the Snake on Sunday, January 26! Join the Edmonton Chinatown BIA’s Lunar New Year Celebration starting with a lively Opening Ceremony and outdoor parade at 11 am in the north end of Chinatown, meet in front of Lucky 97 at 10725 97 Street. Edmonton Chinatown Multicultural Centre is proud to present our online celebration program of the Lunar New Extravaganza 2025.The program will feature different cultural performances,greetings,fun facts and Lunar New Year customs and traditions. Date & Time: January 25, 2025 (Saturday) 10:00am - 9:00pm Chinese New Year Banquets (January 18 & February 1, 2025) Celebrate Chinese New Year in Edmonton with two festive banquets offering delicious cuisine and vibrant traditions. The annual Chinese New Year Banquet at Dynasty Century Palace takes place on January 18, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 11 pm, with tickets priced at $50 per person. Find tickets & information for Togather Chinatown Arts Festival - Lunar New Year 2025. happening at Edmonton Chinatown Multi-Cultural Centre, Edmonton, AB on Sat, 01 Feb, 2025 at 10:00 am MST. Join us and the Edmonton Chinatown Multi-Cultural Centre for the annual Lunar New Year Extravaganza as we celebrate the Year of the Snake! Enjoy family-friendly activities including artistic displays, cultural performances, and lion dancers, plus shop the local vendor market for books, clothing, jewelry and much more. Fun awaits at Edmonton’s largest Lunar New Year celebration! Edmonton’s Chinatown Lunar New Year Celebration. January 26 | Welcome in the Year of the Snake with special performances and cultural traditions in Edmonton’s Chinatown and at the Royal Alberta Museum. This year’s Lunar New Year Celebration will kick off with an opening ceremony with firecrackers in front of Lucky 97 (11 AM), a lion and Ring in the year of the snake with celebrations around Edmonton! Eat food at a night market, experience a lion dance, and shop a market to find a treasures an art festival that celebrates Chinatown. Welcome the year of the snake with these Edmonton Lunar New Year’s Celebrations. Lunar New Year Celebration at West Edmonton Mall January 25/26 2025 Join us at West Edmonton Mall as we ring in the Year of the Snake with Edmonton's biggest Lunar New Year celebration, organized by the Edmonton Chinatown Multi-Cultural Centre. Expect endless fun Our Cultural Center was established in 1985 with objectives to preserve, promote and share all aspects of Chinese culture and heritage with Canadians. The Chinese programs and activities hosted by our Cultural Center help encourage the enthusiastic participation of Edmontonions and community members. The Mah Society’s Chinese New Year Lunch celebrates the Year of the Snake with food and pastries, and fostering connections in Edmonton’s Chinese community. Fun for Everyone. January 25 to 26 Edmonton Chinatown Multi-Cultural Centre’s Lunar New Year Extravaganza at West Edmonton Mall always draws a crowd. Pick up some New Year’s flowers Find tickets & information for Chinatown Lunar New Year Event . happening at Royal Alberta Museum, Edmonton, AB on Sun, 26 Jan, 2025 at 11:00 am MST. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. Celebrate the year of the Snake - Chinese New Year 2025 In Edmonton with a bunch of interesting events. From extensive dinners to lantern making workshops in Edmonton there is a lot to do on the occasion of the Chinese New Year 2025 in Edmonton. Where: 1 Kingsway NW, Edmonton, AB Time: 11 am – 5 pm Cost: Free. Chinese New Year Banquet 2024. Love food, fun and music? Enjoy an extravagant Lunar New Year Banquet at Dynasty Century Palace Restaurant. Here you can network, sing karaoke, dance, compete to win prizes and so much more. When: Saturday January 27th, 2024 Where: 105 Ave NW 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 This idea of relying on one another reflects the history of our Chinatown - A community of residents, organizations, and businesses built upon mutual aid. At Togather Chinatown Arts Festival, we hold space for multi-culturalism, inclusion, gathering, collaboration, and sharing through the Arts. 2025 Lunar New Year Celebrations; 2024 Toronto Chinatown Festival; PAST EVENTS. 2024 Huron Square Variety Day; 2024 Lunar New Year Celebrations; 2023 Toronto Chinatown Festival; 2023 Lunar New Year Celebrations; 2022 Toronto Chinatown Festival; 2022 Lunar New Year Celebrations; 2021 Summer Scavenger Hunt; 2021 Lunar New Year Celebrations; 2020 The Oilers unveiled two beautiful new logos for their annual Lunar New Year game that is set to take place this Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. Both were designed by local artist Emily Chu, who also serves as the founder of the Together Chinatown Arts Festival and Chinatown Stories Map, as well as a co-organizer of the arts fundraiser Welcome in the Year of the Snake with special performances and cultural traditions in Edmonton’s Chinatown and at the Royal Alberta Museum. This year’s Lunar New Year Celebration will kick off with an opening ceremony with firecrackers in front of Lucky 97 (11 AM), a lion and dragon dance parade along 97 Street, and an afternoon of cultural performances, crafts, vendors, photo booth fun
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