Immerse yourself in Chinese culture with the Garden's Lunar New Year celebrations including kids crafts, tranquil live tunes, zodiac readings and more. Slither into fun at Darling Harbour’s Lunar New Year celebrations. Witness mind-blowing Lunar New Year Jet Pack shows soaring over Cockle Bay, cheer on teams in the fan-favourite dragon boat races , and be captivated by vibrant lion dance performances . Visit Cockle Bay to ring in the Year of the Dragon with mind-blowing jet pack shows and dazzling fireworks. On Saturday 10 February and 24 February, entertainers dressed in Lunar New Year themed costumers will fly sky-high on Cockle Bay. See entertainers dressed in Lunar New Year-themed costumes flying sky-high over the water and being propelled by jet packs as part of the jet pack water shows on Saturday, February 10 and 24 at 6pm, 7.30pm and 9pm. The 9pm show will coincide with the dazzling fireworks over Cockle Bay. One of the most anticipated events of the Darling Harbour Lunar New Year, the Dragon Boat Races will take over Cockle Bay between Friday, February 7 and Sunday, February 9, where over 3,000 paddlers will battle it out. Expect ornately decorated 12-metre-long dragon-themed boats and plenty of cheer-worthy action. Enjoy a front row seat to the Darling Harbour fireworks every weekend. Enjoy the view from one of the many restaurants, cafes and bars at Cockle Bay Wharf and experience the amazing pyrotechnics over Darling Harbour. Darling Harbour is your go-to destination for an unforgettable Lunar New Year! LUNAR FUN BY THE HARBOUR Cockle Bay’s thrilling dragon boat races, fireworks, jet pack shows and lion dancing are making an epic return, fit to welcome in the year of the Dragon! Catch a spectacular performance of entertainers in Lunar New Year themed costumes, soaring sky high over the waters of Cockle Bay, propelled by jet packs. This Lunar New Year, Darling Harbour will ignite with a dazzling display of aerial acrobatics as jet pack performers take to the skies above Cockle Bay. Visit the Chinese Garden of Friendship for lion dances, tea celebrations, craft workshops, zodiac readings and more, and continue your journey to Cockle Bay for exhilirating jet pack shows and dragon boat races. On Saturday 10 February and 24 February, entertainers dressed in Lunar New Year themed costumers will fly sky-high on Cockle Bay. Get a spot near the water's edge for the best views. And to top it all off, Sunday nights sizzle with spectacular a fireworks display The Drone show might be cancelled this week but there are plenty of other ways you can celebrate including a thrilling jetpack show and dazzling fireworks Lunar New Year. Gear up for the Year of the Dragon with jaw-dropping drone shows in Darling Harbour! Watch the night sky come to life with vibrant symbols all in celebration of Lunar New Year. Catch a spectacular performance of entertainers in Lunar New Year themed costumes, soaring sky high over the waters of Cockle Bay, propelled by jet packs. This Lunar New Year, Darling Harbour will ignite with a dazzling display of aerial acrobatics as jet pack performers take to the skies above Cockle Bay. Get ready for three exhilarating days on the water as dragon boat races hit Cockle Bay in celebration of the Year of the Snake! To mark the Lunar New Year, more than 3,000 paddlers will churn the water as spectators line Cockle Bay Wharf to watch the 12m long dragon boats battle it out. Originating in the rivers of Southern China as a way to New Year's Eve fireworks are FREE - no tickets required! Darling Harbour is Sydney's iconic location to ring in 2025. Start your new year bright with spectacular fireworks at 9pm and midnight. No special spots or reservations, it's first-come, first-served. We'll make sure it's safe with capacity limits. Once a spot's full, it's closed, so come Check out the 2014 Gallery Twilight Parade fireworks at Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour Ushering in the Year of the Snake, Lunar New Year 2025 runs from 18 January to 16 February 2025, with epic events happening all across the city. We've rounded up some of the best Chinese Lunar New Year events for Sydney families to start the Year of the Snake on a seriously festive note. What is the Meaning of the Animal in Chinese New Year 2025? Other signature events have in the past included Sydney's Iconic Chinese New Year Twilight Parade and of course the Fireworks over the Harbour. Sydney Chinese New Year Highlight Events 2023. For the Lunar New Year, Sydney typically "Paints The Town Red" when famous landmarks are lit in auspicious red. The Cockle Bay fireworks at Darling Harbour are a significant part of Sydney's New Year's Eve celebrations, offering a family-friendly prelude to the main ev Lunar New Year is a celebration for many cultures in Sydney, including the city’s Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Malaysian and Korean communities; this year’s Lunar New Year falls on 29 January, with the city hosting an exciting number of events from 29 January – 16 February. Festivities continue in Darling Harbour with FREE daily dragon boat races in Cockle Bay, the Twilight Chinese New Year Parade and fireworks display until midnight on 22 February and the Chinese New Year Lantern Carnival, 19–22 February, where thousands of hand-made lanterns are set afloat on Cockle Bay in a majestic display of colour and light.
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