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The 2025 parade commemorates the Year of the Snake, a symbol of wisdom, adaptability, and transformation in Chinese culture. Visitors will be captivated by an array of vibrant performances that blend cherished traditions with contemporary flair, showcasing the cultural richness of Ottawa’s diverse community. Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 2, 2025, as Ottawa Chinatown hosts its grand Lunar New Year Parade from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This year, we’re taking the festivities to the next level with an official street closure along Somerset Street West, from Bronson Avenue to Bell Street North, creating an immersive and joyous celebration for all! The 2025 parade commemorates the Year Ottawa's Chinatown is a great place to celebrate The Lunar New Year as the city has a particular way to mark the holiday and a Chinese community consisting of about 30,000 members. Up to a thousand people attend the Lunar New Year celebration which includes the parade and the Kings of Good Fortune procession accompanied by drummers. [adinserter block="4"]This year, we’re taking the festivities to the next level with an official street closure along Somerset Street West, from Bronson Avenue to Bell Street North, creating an immersive and joyous celebration for all!The 2025 parade commemorates the Year of the Snake, a symbol of wisdom, adaptability, and transformation in Chinese culture. Visitors will be captivated by an Join us for the 2025 Ottawa Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade! Celebrate the Year of the Snake with an unforgettable cultural experience! The parade will feature lion and dragon dances, cultural performances, and festive celebrations that bring the spirit of the Lunar New Year to life. Here to talk about its significance and how it's being celebrated are Yukang Li with the Ottawa Chinatown BIA and Yi Chang, the parade's Art Director. Ottawa Watch Lunar New Year in Ottawa The Lunar New Year is being celebrated around the world on Wednesday, Jan. 29, and there are many ways to take part in the event. The Lunar New Year marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring in Asian culture, and is also known as the Spring Festival Find tickets & information for Chinese New Year Celebration. happening at 1606 Fisher Avenue, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ottawa, ON on Sat, 01 Feb, 2025 at 04:00 pm EST. On both days, drop-in for free Chinese New Year treat sampling, Year of the Snake-themed crafts, and Chinese board games. On Saturday, February 1st, join us for a special Lunar New Year Cantonese storytime; and on Sunday, February 2nd, after the Chinatown Parade, celebrate at the museum with some artisanal ice cream and balloon art! Besides the restaurants running Chinese New Year specials, there is the official Chinese New Year festival, organised by the London Chinatown Chinese Association. The big parade is part of it, and The Lunar New Year, Spring Festival or Chinese New Year is widely observed in nations like Canada. According to the Chinese calendar, it is the first day of the New Year. The Lunar New Year marks the start of a lunar calendar, also known as a lunisolar calendar, whose months correspond to moon cycles. 「向前有路，光明在望」Keep Going, The Future is Bright (2025年 星雲大師新春賀詞 Lunar New Year Greetings by Venerable Master Hsing Yun) 勉勵大眾 鎖定方向和目標，堅持不斷前行，前方就有道路、就有光明、就有希望。Navigating challenges with focus and persistence will lead to clarity, light, and hope. 渥太華佛光山特於新春期間 [adinserter block="4"]Come join us for a day filled with cultural richness, lively performances, and the spirit of unity as we celebrate the long-awaited return of the Ottawa Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade.As we usher in the Year of the Dragon, the vibrant tapestry of Ottawa’s cultural diversity comes alive with a spectacle of performances that promise to captivate and delight spectators of 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. Chinese Lunar New Year performances in Center Plaza Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Santa Monica Place! Visit us from January 28th to February 13th and write a wish for the cherry blossom wishing trees, stand under the red and gold lanterns in Center Plaza, and grab a photo with all of our festive Lunar New Year décor plus pick up a Lunar New Year craft kit for the kids*. Plus, visit us on 2025 Lunar New Year Celebrations; 2024 Toronto Chinatown Festival; PAST EVENTS. 2024 Huron Square Variety Day; 2024 Lunar New Year Celebrations; 2023 Toronto Chinatown Festival; 2023 Lunar New Year Celebrations; 2022 Toronto Chinatown Festival; 2022 Lunar New Year Celebrations; 2021 Summer Scavenger Hunt; 2021 Lunar New Year Celebrations; 2020 The Lunar New Year parade in 2025 will start at 1pm on Mott and Canal Streets on Chatham Square and will continue through East Broadway before ending next to Sara D. Roosevelt Park. The big Chinese New Year parade is happening a few days later on Sunday February 2. Chinese New Year parade start time Celebrations are expected to start at around 10am. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Chinese New Year: “Starting today and for the next two weeks, Chinese communities in Canada and around the world will celebrate Chinese New Year and the arrival of the Year of the Snake – a symbol of wisdom, introspection, and renewal. Lunar New Year is the most celebrated holiday in East Asia. Cities like Sydney, London, New York, Los Angeles, Orlando and San Francisco have also held many successful Lunar New Year Parades that attract thousands of attendees each year. Dragon Parade will celebrate its 13 th anniversary as the largest Lunar New Year Parade in Florida. Please
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