HONOLULU (Island News) -- Celebrate Chinese New Year by slithering into the Year of the Snake at the Chinatown Festival & Parade this Saturday. The popular event returns on Jan. 25, 2025 with all The 2025 Lunar New Year parade started at the Hawaii State Capitol lawn. Participants marched along Hotel Street through Downtown to Chinatown and were brought to the Chinatown Festival, formally known as Night in Chinatown. The festival was on Beretania Street and flowed into the historical ‘A'ala Park. This event is perfect for all ages 2025 Chinatown Festival & Lunar New Year Parade. Saturday, January 25, 9:00 am – 10:00 pm. Join Chinatown 808 and American Savings Bank for a family-friendly festival in Honolulu’s Historic Chinatown, celebrating the 2025 Lunar New Year. Island residents and visitors can get ready to slither into the Year of the Snake during Chinatown 808’s popular Chinatown Festival & Parade. The event presented by American Savings Bank, returns on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. at Aala Park, inviting guests to celebrate together and ring in the Lunar New Year. Participants can look forward to ssspectacular Chinese New Year Celebration. The Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii once again hosts activities for its annual Chinese New Year Celebration at the Chinatown Cultural Plaza from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. Over 40 food, craft and cultural booths, free activities for keiki, Chinese lion dances and entertainment Here are 25 notable parades and festivals scheduled for 2025: January. Chinatown New Year Celebration & Parade. Date: January 25, 2025; Overview: Celebrates the Lunar New Year with lion dances, martial arts performances, and traditional music, honoring Honolulu’s Chinese community. More Information: Chinatown 808; February. Waikiki Artfest Chinatown Lunar New Year Festival & Parade Saturday, Jan. 25, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Enjoy lion dances, martial arts demonstrations, food and craft vendors, keiki make-and-take craft activities, live The Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii will be hosting its annual Chinese New Year celebrations at the Chinatown Cultural Plaza on Jan. 24, 5 to 10 p.m., and Jan. 25, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Lunar New Year Parade (January 25, 2025) The highlight of the celebration is the Lunar New Year Parade, which starts at about 4:30 pm. The route starts at the Hawaii State Capitol lawn. Then the colorful procession moves on Hotel Street into Honolulu Chinatown, proceeds on Beretania Street, and ends in A'ala Park. January 4, 2025 - Narcissus Queen Pageant. Hawaii Theater; 7PM - 9:30PM January 24, 2025 - Choy Cheng. Chinatown; 6PM - 9PM January 24 & 25, 2025 - Chinese New Year Celebration. Chinatown Cultural Plaza; 5PM - 10PM (24th), 10AM - 10PM (25th) February 1, 2025 - 75th Coronation Ball. Hilton Hawaiian Village; 5PM - 11:45PM The all-day, family-friendly event, presented by American Savings Bank, returns for its 49th year featuring popular Lunar New Year dishes, cultural performances, a parade, and more on Saturday, January 25. Island residents and visitors can get ready to slither into the Year of the Snake during Chinatown 808’s popular Chinatown Festival & Parade. 2024 Night in Chinatown Festival & Lunar New Year Parade Presenting Sponsor American Savings Bank Was on Saturday - February 3, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 pm On Wednesday, Hawai'i's Asian American communities are ringing in the year of the snake, according to the Chinese zodiac calendar, a 12-year cycle represented by animals. The last year of the snake happened in 2013. The Lunar New Year begins on the first new moon of the year when the moon sets between the Earth and the sun. Best time to go to Hawaii. Chinese New Year 2025 in Hawaii. Street parties throughout the islands with lots of great food, fun activities, and amazing fireworks. Dates: January 25–February 8, 2025. Chinese culture; Lunar New Year; Cultural event; Firework; Parade About us. Chinese New Year Parade. Named one of the top ten Parades in the world by International Festivals & Events Association and USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice award, the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is one of the few remaining night illuminated Parades in North America and the biggest parade celebrating the lunar new year outside of Asia. Celebrate the 2025 Lunar New Year at Honolulu’s Historic Chinatown! Enjoy a family-friendly festival from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm at Beretania Street and A’ala Park, featuring live performances, food, and cultural activities. The vibrant parade begins at the Hawaii State Capitol and marches through Downtown to Chinatown. Chinese Cultural Series Class #3 - Chinese Knotting Feb 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, 8 S King St # 201, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA 02/22/2025 11:00 AM 02/22/2025 12:00 PM America/Adak Hawaii State Library Celebrates Lunar New Year 2025 with the Asian Lion Dance Team! Join us as we kickstart the Year of the Snake! Enjoy a short introduction to Chinese Lion dancing and a live performance. There will be lions big and small, drumming, and good cheer for the new year! Gong Xi 2025 Lunar New Year Parade 夏威夷農曆新年遊行Chinatown, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii25 January 2025Year of the Snake / 蛇年 00:00 What's Coming up?00:04 Start of Parade - Hon Chinese New Year celebrations and parade fill up Chinatown and Aala ParkHawaii News, Hawaii Weather, Hawaii SportsSee more of the team that is Working for Ha
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