NOW THEREFORE I, GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim January 29, 2025, as “Lunar New Year.” IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of California to be affixed this 28th day of January 2025. GAVIN NEWSOM Governor of California. ATTEST: SHIRLEY N. WEBER, Ph.D. Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure Park January 17-February 16 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim Golden Dragon Parade & Chinese New Year Festival March 22 Chinatown, Starting at Walk through Chinatown right now, and you’ll see stacks of red envelopes blanketing shelves, markets with overflowing displays of ripe pomelos, and families dressed up for Lunar New Year celebrations. The year of the snake kicks off Wednesday, and the 15-day new year celebration will be marked across many cultures. Lunar New Year celebrations in Chinese culture typically go for 15 days, culminating in a lantern festival on the final day. KGO-TV in San Francisco is the official home of the 2025 Chinese New 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. Lunar New Year begins on the first new moon of the year, and ends 15 to 16 days later on the first full moon. The San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade is one of the largest Chinese New Year parades Ring in the Lunar New Year in the heart of L.A.’s Chinese community at this annual two-day Monterey Park festival. This street fair takes over five blocks of downtown Monterey Park with folk art In 2025, the Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, begins on Wednesday, January 29th. 4550 Peck Road, El Monte, CA 91732. Celebrate Lunar New Year at Norwood Library on Friday NOW THEREFORE I, GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim February 10, 2024, as “Lunar New Year.” IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of California to be affixed this 8 th day of February 2024. GAVIN NEWSOM Governor of California. ATTEST: SHIRLEY N. WEBER, Ph.D. Also known as Chinese New Year - February 10 marks the start of the traditional Chinese Calendar. 2024 is the year of the Dragon. Here's a list of events happening throughout California: Friday The 2025 Lunar New Year officially starts on Wednesday, January 29th. This year marks the era of the Snake, the 6th animal in the 12-cycle Chinese Zodiac. KGO-TV in San Francisco is the official home of the 2025 Chinese New Year Parade. Watch it on Saturday, February 15 wherever you stream ABC7. Lunar New Year in California. Chinese Lunar New Year performances in Center Plaza Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Santa Monica Place! Visit us from January 28th to February 13th and write a wish for the cherry blossom wishing trees, stand under the red and gold lanterns in Center Plaza, and grab a photo with all of our festive Lunar New Year décor plus pick up a Lunar New Year craft kit for the kids*. Plus, visit us on Santa Monica Place Lunar New Year Celebration 2025. Celebrate the Year of the Snake! Visit Santa Monica Place from January 28th to February 13th and write a wish for the cherry blossom wishing trees, stand under the red and gold lanterns in Center Plaza, and grab a photo with all of our festive Lunar New Year décor, and pick up a Lunar New Year craft kit for the kids. Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure Park January 23-February 18 1313 Disneyland Drive, Chinese New Year Festival February 4 2002 North Main Street, About the Lunar New Year. The Lunar New Year is celebrated worldwide, primarily in East Asian countries. It’s a time-honored tradition marked by the giving of lucky money, the prominence of the color red, sharing delicious traditional foods, and prayers for good fortune and prosperity. Join us for this incredible celebration of culture and Colorful lantern displays mark Lunar New Year’s celebrations in Sonoma County, California. Enjoy Sonoma County Chinese Restaurants . Get together with your friends, family, and loved ones for a delicious meal during the Lunar New Year — or any time. Here are a few of our favorite places to enjoy excellent Chinese food in Sonoma County. Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair. The Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair is a vibrant and festive tradition that takes place in the days leading up to the Lunar New Year. The market will be filled with colorful displays of fresh flowers, plants, and festive decorations, symbolizing prosperity, luck, and new beginnings for the year ahead. Aside from celebrating all federal holidays, California observes: Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year) – January 29, 2025; Rosa Parks Day – February 4; César Chávez Day – March 31 * CA Paid Holiday; Genocide Remembrance Day – April 24; Juneteenth – June 19; Native American Day – September 22 1. 126th annual Chinese New Year festival in Chinatown 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!
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