The South Street Seaport will mark the start of Lunar New Year with calligraphy workshops, LNY-themed arts and crafts, and lion dance performances in collaboration with the New York Chinese Cultural Center on Saturday, February 1. At the Seaport Museum, kids can sign up for free calligraphy lessons at 2 pm, 3 pm and 4 pm, or they can make This year, Lunar New Year starts Jan. 29 and ends on Feb. 8, culminating with the Lantern Festival on Feb. 12. From 2024: Authentic Chinese food in Queens for Lunar New Year a cure for homesickness Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade (January 29, 2025) The main Chinatown Lunar New Year event in NYC is the vibrant parade, with massive floats decorated with Chinese New Year ornaments, thrilling lion dances, and dazzling firecrackers. Performers in elaborate lion costumes shake the intricate attire, entertaining crowds of spectators. The Lunar New Year is just days away, bringing vibrant celebrations and traditions to New York City. This year, the festival falls on Wednesday, January 29, marking the Year of the Snake. Where to see the Lunar New Year parades. The official Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade starts at 1 p.m. on February 16, 2025. On January 29, the New York Chinese Freemasons Athletic Club organizes a Chinese New Year's Day Parade starting at 10:30 a.m. Flushing Chinatown's parade is on February 1, and Sunset Park Chinatown's parade falls on This upcoming Lunar New Year is the year of the snake, which applies to those born in 1941, 1953, 1977, 1989, 2001 and 2013. In the Chinese zodiac, the snake represents wisdom and transformation Chinatown’s annual Lunar (Chinese) New Year Parade is back on February 25, 2024 with dragon dancing, stunning outfits, martial art performers and Restaurants The best Chinatown restaurants in NYC Marking the arrival of spring and fresh starts, the Lunar New Year festival runs for two weeks from January 29 to February 16. 2025 marks the Year of the Snake, the sixth animal in the 12-year The Chinese New Year Parade and Festival is Sunday, February 16, 2025. The parade kicks off at 1pm. This year will be the parade's 27th anniversary. 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 1:00pm Chinatown, New York. Festival & Booths: 11:30AM – 3:30PM (Bayard Street between Mulberry and Mott St) In 2025, this day falls on Wednesday January 29th and will be celebrated by many of the Asian communities in New York. There are several activities you can do while you’re in New York that are dedicated to the Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year. When: January – February 2025. 7. Downtown Brooklyn Lunar New Year 2025 Celebration Source / Downtown Brooklyn Partnership. There will be tons of Lunar New Year festivities happening in Downtown Brooklyn this year, including a traditional Lion Dances, music from DJ Boogie, and more to be announced! 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 The Chinese New Year of 2025 falls on January 29th (Wednesday), and will last to February 2nd. It is the Year of Snake.As an official public holiday, Chinese people can get eight days' off from work, from January 28th to February 4th. Chances are you’ve heard of Chinese New Year. But when does Chinese New Year take place? It differs every year. In 2024, it starts on February 10th and lasts until January 28th, 2025. Since it is based on the lunar calendar, Chinese New Year always has a different date every year. 2024 is considered to be the Year of the Dragon. 2025 Chinese New Year Parades and Celebrations Chinatown Chinese New Year Cracker Show: 1/29/2025 11:30am - 3:30 pm, Roosevelt Park in Chinatown Flushing Queens Parade: 2/20/2025 at 10 am. From Union Street at 37th Ave. to Main Street, 37th Ave. Flushing Brooklyn Celebrations: 2/2/2025 11 am - 2:30 pm. 8th Ave & 50 Street. Cultural In 2025, this day falls on Wednesday January 29 and will be celebrated by many of the Asian communities in New York. There are several activities you can do while you’re in New York that are dedicated to the Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year. Shara Levine. Shara Levine, originally from Brooklyn, is the Events Manager for New York Family Magazine. As a lifelong New Yorker, and mom of four raising her kids on Long Island, Shara knows her hometown well and brings her love of all things fun to New York Family by sharing the best in kid friendly events, festival, concerts, and performances in NYC, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, and Eastchester Chinese Parents Association, in collaboration with the Eastchester Public Library, is hosting its annual celebration in honor of the Chinese New Year. Volunteers are needed to assist with overseeing the food station and arts and crafts tables. Express interest below! Experience a once-in-a-lifetime cultural extravaganza as we bring the enchantment of Prince Kung’s Palace Museum—a national first-class museum and one of the most prestigious cultural treasures of China—to the heart of New York City. This year’s festival will transport you to the grandeur of Beijing with an authentic and dazzling celebration featuring rich traditions, interactive []
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