Uptown’s Argyle Lunar New Year celebration will take place Saturday. Credit: Facebook/Uptown United Argyle Street Historic Lunar New Year Street Festival. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 8; 1 p.m. parade . Argyle Street and Sheridan Road. Uptown continues its 40-year tradition with Argyle Street’s Lunar New Year celebration in Uptown. The seventh day of the Lunar New Year (February 4, 2025) is said to be when the Chinese mother goddess, Nuwa, created humanity. Thus, it’s called renri/jan jat (the people’s birthday). This year, Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, kicks off January 29 and ends February 12. The event marks the start of the year based on moon-phased calendars and is also associated with an animal from the Chinese zodiac; 2025 is the Year of the Snake. There will be dance performances, talks and other activities to ring in the new year. Lunar New Year Cultural Village 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 9. The Lunar New Year Cultural Village, hosted on by Chinatown Main Street, will feature everything from calligraphy and writing to origami folding to live performances. Lion Dance Parade 11 a.m. to 3 p.m Other exciting events to celebrate the Year of the Wood Snake include the Philadelphia Orchestra's Lunar New Year Celebration. This high-profile event promises to blend classical masterpieces with traditional Chinese styles. Over at the Penn Museum, the 44th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration brings a day of storytelling, art, music, and dance. In celebrating over one hundred years of tradition, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles presents the 126th Annual Golden Dragon Parade. lachinesechamber.org. Alhambra Lunar New Year Pre-Chinese New Year Preparations and Activities (Jan. 7–Feb. 12, 2025) Jan. 7, 2025: Laba Festival. Some Chinese start to celebrate and prepare for Chinese New Year as early as day 8 of the 12 th month of the lunar calendar. This is a festival called Laba ( 腊八 Làbā /laa-baa/ '12th lunar month' + '8'), in the traditional sense, which The Chinese New Year Parade is one of the few remaining illuminated night parades in North America, the biggest parade for this event outside of Asia, and was named one of the top 10 parades in 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. San Francisco Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations in San Francisco go strong for nearly one month straight. There are loads of events, from the Basketball Jamboree on February 17 right up through Cana Tet Market and Lunar New Year Celebration This Bay Area Houston tea shop hosts a blind boba tasting contest, traditional lion dance, karaoke and movie night in honor of the Lunar New Year. Celebrate the year of the Snake - Chinese New Year 2025 In Cleveland with a bunch of interesting events. From extensive dinners to lantern making workshops in Cleveland there is a lot to do on the occasion of the Chinese New Year 2025 in Cleveland. Phoenix Chinese Week continually strives to provide quality opportunities for cultural awareness, education, and exchange. We always appreciate your feedback regarding our past events as well as ideas for future events. This Chinese New Year, why not step out of your comfort zone? Try something adventurous like Durian fruit! Sure, it’s got a smell that’ll make you second-guess your life choices, but trust me—it’s surprisingly delicious! Where: 2963 E Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI 48083 In 2025, Lunar New Year falls on Wednesday, January 29, marking the start of the Year of the Snake, based on the Chinese zodiac. Numerous cultures and millions of people honor the occasion with Celebrate the year of the Snake - Chinese New Year 2025 In Tampa with a bunch of interesting events. From extensive dinners to lantern making workshops in Tampa there is a lot to do on the occasion of the Chinese New Year 2025 in Tampa. Read on to learn more about the annual Lunar New Year celebrations in Portland, all of which are open to the public. Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year is traditionally a 15-day celebration that includes wearing the lucky color red, paying respects to ancestors and cleaning the house to drive away bad luck. The first day of the festival begins on the first new moon of the lunar calendar, which varies year to year, depending on the cycles of the moon. Generally, the holiday lands between January 21st and February 20th, and lasts 15 days from New Year’s Eve to the 15th day of the New Year. This year, Lunar New Year lands on Wednesday, Jan 29, 2025 Come and celebrate the Chinese New Year at the Chinese Culture Center of Albuquerque. Oriental festivities feature all sorts of traditional performances—lion and dragon dances, girls with fans, and flag dances. The centre is the premier spot to welcome Lunar New Year and embrace all the vibrant trad Minneapolis is a diverse multi-ethnic city, and many of its residents celebrate the Lunar New Year with fireworks and festivities. During the two-week period following the New Year, quite a few Chinese restaurants in the city offer specials, so it is a perfect time to indulge in such delicacies as h
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