Find out how to join the festivities and ring in the year of the Dragon with these local events, fairs, and community gatherings. From lantern crafts and lion dances to dumpling parties and dragon parades, there is something for everyone to enjoy. 2. Annual San Diego Chinese New Year Food and Cultural Fair. Celebrate Lunar New Year at the annual San Diego Chinese New Year Fair, hosted by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association. This family-friendly event is held in Downtown San Diego’s historic Chinatown at Third Avenue and J Street. Lunar New Year at the San Diego Zoo. When: Feb. 1-2, 2025 Celebrate good fortune this Lunar New Year, a holiday recognized throughout many East and Southeast Asian countries. 2025 is the Year of the Snake, and those born during this zodiac year are known for being intuitive, thoughtful, loyal, and intelligent. Lunar New Year at SeaWorld San Diego Since 1935, the House of China has brought the beauty of Chinese culture to San Diego located at the International Cottages Balboa Park. Our annual Chinese New Year Fair is a time-honored tradition that brings together families and communities to celebrate with performances, food, and cultural displays. On Feb. 1, Feb. 2, Feb. 8 and Feb. 9, SeaWorld San Diego is inviting visitors to a "ibe-of-a-kind" Lunar New Year celebration, featuring Asian-inspired cuisine including Fried Rice, Chow Mein, Bao Other Area Celebrations. The San Diego Library will hold dozens of events for the Lunar New Year between January 18th and February 21, 2024. They include arts and crafts workshops, storytimes, and kid-friendly lessons on what the holiday is and why it’s important. Asian American communities around the U.S., including here in San Diego, will ring in the Lunar New Year on Feb. 10 with community carnivals, family gatherings, parades, traditional food SD Lunar New Year Festival is a 3-day celebration of the most important holiday in many Asian cultures. The festival will include folk and traditional performances, arts and cultural exhibitions, lion dances and firecrackers, and plenty of family fun activities for the kids. More importantly, the festival is inclusive and free. The San Diego Chinese New Year Faire, hosted by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, is scheduled to return for its 41st year in February, celebrating the Year of the Dragon. The event has been a staple event in the community since 1983, growing year after year to become one of the biggest and most popular celebrations in San Diego. Join us during the 42nd Annual Chinese New Year Fair hosted in Downtown San Diego on February 8th-9th, 2025 from 10am - 5pm. Experience live music, food, and fun activities. Free for all ages! The San Diego Tet Festival is a big celebration of Vietnamese culture through food, performances and lion dances.It will be held Friday through 2 Sunday at NTC Park at Liberty Station. The San Since 1983, the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association has put on a Chinese New Year Fair in downtown San Diego. The event features lion and dragon dances, taiko drum performances Celebrate Lunar New Year, a festival that begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar (Jan. 29, 2025) and includes religious ceremonies, family gatherings, traditional dances, fireworks and more. 2025 Lunar New Year Events and Activities Around San Diego: FREE Lunar New Year Celebration at Rancho Bernardo Library. Location: Officer Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park is located in City Heights, San Diego, offering a children playground and many events throughout the year. The park located at 4455 Wightman St, San Diego, CA 92105. However, due to potential construction, the festival will be taken place on the soccer field of the park. Save this event: Big Night San Diego New Year's Eve Share this event: Big Night San Diego New Year's Eve Big Night San Diego New Year's Eve Tue, Dec 31, 9:00 PM Lunar New Year is a festival that recognizes the beginning of the year based on a lunar and solar calendar. An important cultural holiday, it is celebrated worldwide across East Asia and Southeast Asia as well as Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom. This year, San Diego Public Library is proud to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit and the Cat! Why two animals this year? The inclusion of the Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch On Saturday, Feb. 2 the Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch will present a traditional lion dance for its annual Lunar New Year celebration, starting at 10:30 a.m. The 40th Annual San Diego Chinese New Year Fair RETURNS on Saturday, February 4, and Sunday, February 5! Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with old and new friends on the corner of 3rd Avenue and J Street in downtown San Diego! One of the highlights of the free Lunar New Year event will be a 3 p.m. performance by the San Diego Lucky Lion Dancers, which is considered the oldest lion dance team in the greater San Diego area. Comes celebrate Chinese New Year festival at Balboa Park. Lion dances, cultural performance, Chinese ethnic food, crafts, and calligraphy await!
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