Please be advised that Little Bourke St (between Swanston St and Exhibition St) and Russell St (between Lonsdale St and Bourke St) will be temporarily closed on from 12:00 AM 02/02/2025 to 02:00 AM 03/02/2025 for the Chinese Lunar New Year 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. The Year of the Snake officially starts on 29 January 2025. Find the best events and dining specials during Lunar New Year 2025, then plan year-round fun in Chinatown. The festival takes place between Lonsdale and Bourke Sts, and Little Bourke St from Swanston St to Exhibition St. Whether you're here for the culture, the food or the family fun, the Chinese Lunar New Year Festival promises unforgettable memories for everyone. 2025 Melbourne Chinatown Chinese New Year Parade Sunday 2nd February 2025 11.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m China Town | Little Bourke Street Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Mel.. Show More.. Lunar New Year 2025 @ Sovereign Hill Explore Chinese New Year customs, zodiac characters, and children's arts and crafts. Once again, the Chinatown Precinct is going all out for Lunar New Year, closing off Little Bourke Street (between Swanston Street and Exhibition Street) on Sunday, February 2 for a massive street party. During the day, you can expect to find plenty of food stalls, local restaurant dining deals Chinese New Year's Eve: 28th January 2025 Chinese New Year's Day: 29th January 2025 Melbourne Chinese Lunar New Year Festival Sun 2 Feb: 10am - 8pm Lunar New Year at Queen Victoria Market Thu 30 Jan: 9am - 3pm Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Sat 8 Feb: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Lunar New Year at Fed Square Sun 9 Feb: 9:30am - 2pm Lunar New Year at QV Get ready to slurp xiao long bao and jostle with dragons in Melbourne's Chinatown for Lunar New Year, with festivities kicking off on 29 January 2025. Centred around Little Bourke Street, Melbourne's Chinatown is the second-longest continuous Chinese settlement in the Western world, dating back to 1851 – so it’s no surprise that locals like to get out and celebrate the city’s Chinese Melbourne Chinese Lunar New Year Festival 2025 – 10 am to 8 pm, Sunday 2 February 2025. Businesses are throwing open their doors to welcome good fortune and offer visitors a welcoming experience, products and services. Every year, the Melbourne Chinatown Association welcomes thousands of revellers to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Chinatown on Little Bourke St. The massive one-day festival will include live This year, Lunar New Year falls on 10 February, but there are a range of events and festivities to join in across Melbourne throughout February. 1. Chinese Lunar New Year Dragon Festival, Chinatown (11 February) Join in as Chinatown celebrates the auspicious Year of the Dragon on Sunday 11 February, symbolizing longevity and prosperity. The Year of the Snake officially starts on 29 January 2025. Find the best events and dining specials during Lunar New Year 2025, then plan year-round fun in Chinatown. The Official Opening of the 2020 Chinese New Year Melbourne Festival Date: Friday 24.01.20 Time: 17:00 – 00:30 Location: Queensbridge Square – 3 Queensbridge St, Southbank VIC 3006. Queensbridge Square will host the official opening of the 2020 Chinese New Year Melbourne Festival. The St Albans Lunar New Year is a well-established large-scale event, attracting between 60,000-90,000 attendees across the event day. People attend the event to experience a large variety of food, interesting stalls and merchandise, entertainment, rides and all the wonderful things that St Albans has to offer. Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000. 2. Have a smashing time at the St Albans Lunar New Year Festival Source: Supplied. St Albans is bringing back their massive annual Lunar New Year Festival. look forward to carnival rides, cultural performances, plenty of food and drink, market stalls, and even a fireworks display. It’s on from 10am to Celebrate the Year of the Snake at the Melbourne Chinese Lunar New Year Festival 2025! Enjoy vibrant activities, including a lighting ceremony, cultural performances, and market stalls at the street festival. Chinese Lunar New Year dragon festival Location : Chinatown – Little Bourke Street & Russell Street, Melbourne When : Sunday, February 11 – 10am to 9pm Lunar New Year at Crown Melbourne Lunar New Year street party. Adelaide's Asian communities will converge in Chinatown for a celebration of art, music, and food. From lion dancers to delectable food stalls, there's plenty to experience here. When: Saturday February 9, 2pm - 9:30pm. Where: Chinatown Plaza. Cost: Free . Perth Perth Chinese New Year Fair It gives me great pleasure to send my best wishes to the Federation of Chinese Associations of Victoria Inc. (FCA), its members and our entire Chinese community as we come together to celebrate this years’ Chinese New Year, the Year of the Rat. The Chinese New Year Festival is one our State’s most anticipated events, embraced and enjoyed by The millennium dragon parade is an iconic part of the Chinese Lunar New Year festival that graces Little Bourke Street every year in the world’s oldest Chinatown streetscape. Mark has taken part in the parade every year since 1980.
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