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The parade will journey from the 500 block of Fisgard Street to the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association and Chinese Public School at 636 Fisgard Street. Afterward, two lion teams will visit local merchants, accepting offerings of lettuce and red envelopes to perform blessing routines that drive away evil spirits and bring prosperity Celebrate the Year of the Snake in Canada’s oldest Chinatown, presented by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association! The festivities kick off at the Gates of Harmonious Interest with an 8-lion performance by the Wong Sheung Kung Fu Club, a dragon dance by the Victoria Chinese Public School, and traditional Chinese dances. The parade will journey from the 500 block of Fisgard Street to Then, the following weekend will include the Lunar New Year Parade taking place on Sunday, February 18th—starting at 11:30 a.m. at the Gates of Harmonious Interest. Featured in the parade includes an eight lion performance by the Wong Sheung Kung Fu Club, a dragon dance by the Victoria Chinese Public School, and traditional Chinese dances. Celebrate the year of the Dragon in Canada’s oldest Chinatown. Presented by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association. Main event starts at the Gates of Harmonious Interest, featuring an 8 lion performance by the Wong Sheung Kung Fu Club, dragon dance by the Victoria Chinese Public School, and traditional Chinese dances. Lions and dragons will parade from 500 block of Fisgard Street, to the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association/ Chinese Public School (636 Fisgard Street) After the parade, two Lion teams from the Wong Sheung Kung Fu Club will then visit merchants that hang offerings of lettuce and red envelopes of money for the Lions. According to the Chinese Zodiac, which follows a 12-year cycle, each year is represented by a different animal, all embodying unique personality traits. This year, Lee noted, is represented by the snake, which symbolizes agility, adaptability, prudence, and transformation. Another key component of the Lunar New Year is the emblematic parade Main event starts at the Gates of Harmonious Interest, featuring an 8 lion performance by the Wong Sheung Kung Fu Club, dragon dance by the Victoria Chinese Public School, and traditional Chinese dances. Lions and dragons will parade from 500 block of Fisgard Street, to the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association/ Chinese Public School (636 Experience vibrant Chinese cultural traditions at the free 2025 Lunar New Year's Parade in Canada's oldest Chinatown. Join in for dragon dances, lion performances, and blessings of merchants for a memorable celebration in Victoria's historic Chinatown. Taking place on Sunday, January 29th, this parade will happen through all conditions, rain, shine or even snow! 2023 Chinese Lunar New Year Parade. Where: Gates of Harmonious interest, Fisgard Street; When: Sunday, January 29th, 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Performance in Victoria’s Chinatown 2015 Image: ItkasanImages Find tickets & information for 2025 Lunar New Year’s Parade & blessing of merchants. happening at 500 Fisgard St, Victoria, BC V8W, Canada, Victoria, BC on Sun, 09 Feb, 2025 at 11:30 am PST. Next Sunday, Feb. 18, the Victoria Lunar New Year Parade, presented by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, will start at the Gates of Harmonious Interest, 500-block of Fisgard Street. Chinese Zodiac interpretation - find out what your animal is and what it says about you! Sunday, Feb. 18 - Victoria Lunar New Year Parade. Celebrate the Year of the Dragon in Canada's oldest Chinatown! After the Lunar New Year parade, lion dancers will bless the museum to drive away bad luck and bring in good fortune for the New Year. Throughout the year, visitors can explore the Chinese Canadian Museum, which honors the history, contributions and heritage of Chinese Canadians. Holding the record as the narrowest street in Canada, Fan Tan Alley is another central piece of Victoria’s Chinatown and home to a variety of incredible Chinese businesses and restaurants, such as A popular Chinese New Year event is returning to Victoria after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Jan. 29, the annual Lion Dance parade and accompanying Kung Fu demonstrations Where: Victoria Chinatown Museum, 10 Fan Tan Alley; When: Thursday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Victoria Chinatown Lioness Lions Club Annual New Year Dinner Note that this event is currently sold out, but a waitlist option is available! The Wong Sheung Kung Fu Club dancers have been practicing for the annual Grand Parade and several other Lunar New Year performances set for Greater Victoria throughout February. “For up to eight weeks in advance of the Chinese New Year season, our club will put the kung fu aside and put more time into training for the parades,” Daniel Low Thousands are expected to attend the upcoming Lunar New Year parade in Victoria, where performers will take to the streets of Canada's oldest Chinatown. 2023, will be performing in the Feb. 9 From January 22nd to February 5th, ring in the Year of the Rabbit through Victoria, BC's festivities! Canada’s first Chinatown is the perfect location to celebrate the Lunar New Year, filled with rich cultural experiences, authentic tradition, and festive offerings. Read on to find your Chinese New Year plans! Ring in the Year of the Snake in Canada's oldest Chinatown with a Lunar New Year's Parade and Blessing of Merchants. The fun starts at the iconic Gates of Harmonious interest with an 8-lion performance from the Wong Sheung Kung Fu Club, a dragon dance from the Victoria Chinese Public School, and traditional Chinese dances. Named after Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom and, at the time, British North America, Victoria is one of the oldest cities in the Pacific Northwest, with British settlement beginning in 1843.
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