The countdown to Lunar New Year has begun, and New York City is gearing up for an unforgettable celebration across all five boroughs!
This year, the festivities will mark the Year of the Snake, and Chinatown is set to kick off the celebrations with its iconic Lunar New Year Parade on February 16. Starting at 1 p.m., the parade will light up Mott and Grand streets with grand floats, mesmerizing lion dancers, and live performances that will captivate spectators. Before the parade, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors can explore a vibrant array of festival booths on Bayard Street, nestled between Mulberry and Mott streets, offering a taste of the season’s festivities.
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But that’s not all—New York City’s Lunar New Year celebrations stretch beyond Chinatown, with exciting events happening across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. Don’t miss out on these incredible festivities!
Manhattan
27th Annual Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival
Where: Sara D. Roosevelt Park at Chrystie and Grand Streets
When: Jan. 29, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Price: Free
Kickstart the Lunar New Year celebrations with Chinatown’s beloved Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival. It’s a day filled with vibrant festivities, setting the perfect tone for the season!
Lunar New Year at The Seaport
Where: Tin Building, 96 South St., and Seaport Museum, 207 Water St.
When: Feb. 1, 12 to 4:45 p.m.
Price: Free with RSVP
The Seaport is ringing in the Lunar New Year with a family-friendly celebration. Watch dazzling lion dances at the Tin Building, and immerse yourself in creative calligraphy workshops at the Seaport Museum. Enjoy photo ops and hands-on fun like making Chinese lion chains!
Lunar New Year Family Festival
Where: Museum of Chinese in America, 215 Centre St.
When: Feb. 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m.
Price: $7.18, free for children under 2
For a fun-filled day for all ages, head to the Museum of Chinese in America. Enjoy snake-themed activities like ribbon dancing, lion dances, and noodle pulling—perfect for families to celebrate together.
Lunar New Year Celebration
Where: Lincoln Center, David Geffen Hall, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Price: Free, first come, first served
Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Lincoln Center, where a day of diverse activities awaits. Enjoy storytime, performances by the Korean Traditional Music & Dance Center, a DJ set, and vibrant lion dances. Plus, shop from a variety of vendors throughout the event.
Lunar New Year Celebration
Where: Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park, between Overlook and the Rink Deck, between 40th and 42nd Streets and Fifth and Sixth Avenues
When: Feb. 2, 10 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.
Price: Free
The Bank of America Winter Village is continuing its festive programming with a special Lunar New Year celebration! Expect kung-fu demonstrations, craft-making, and cultural performances, including the iconic Lion Dance.
Lunar New Year Fair
Where: Gotham Park, Rose Street under the Brooklyn Bridge
When: Feb. 7-9, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Feb. 7-8), 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Feb. 9)
Price: Free admission
Gotham Park celebrates the Year of the Snake with a Lunar New Year Fair packed with 17 unique vendors. From Chinatown staples to emerging entrepreneurs, this fair brings the heart of the festival to life.
Lunar New Year Extravaganza at Chelsea Market
Where: Chelsea Market, 75 9th Ave.
When: Feb. 9, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Price: Free admission
Chelsea Market is gearing up for a vibrant celebration with live performances, cultural activities, and plenty of delicious food and drinks for purchase. Don’t miss the chance to play mahjong—free tables are available, but you can also reserve your spot!
Lunar New Year with the New York Philharmonic
Where: Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza
When: Feb. 11, 7 p.m.
Price: Tickets start at $71
Experience the magic of Lunar New Year with a special concert by the New York Philharmonic, featuring violinist Inmo Yang and conductor Tianyi Lu. Make the evening even more special by joining the Lunar New Year Gala Evening, complete with a cocktail reception, premium seating, and dinner.
Brooklyn
Lunar New Year Celebration
Where: Atlantic Terminal Mall – Main Level, 139 Flatbush Ave.
When: Jan. 31, 3 to 5 p.m.
Price: Free
Dive into the Lunar New Year spirit at Atlantic Terminal Mall! Enjoy a lively afternoon filled with traditional Chinese dances, cultural performances, and a fun calligraphy brush painting workshop hosted by the New York Chinese Cultural Center.
SSSNAKESSS: A Lunar New Year Celebration and Mahjong Tournament
Where: Ace Hotel Brooklyn, 252 Schermerhorn St.
When: Jan. 31, 7 to 11 p.m.
Price: Free
Ring in the Year of the Snake with a night of excitement and friendly competition at SSSNAKESSS! Participate in a thrilling bracket-style mahjong tournament, craft your own Lunar New Year-inspired mask, and groove to live performances by Trevor Van de Velde and DJ-sax duo Katty+Jin.
Celebrate Lunar New Year
Where: Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave.
When: Feb. 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Price: Included in General Admission, $15 ($14 for seniors, free for children under 1)
Introduce your little ones to the magic of Lunar New Year at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum! The day includes storytelling with authors Yobe Qiu and Ran Wei, live music, lion dance parades, snake-themed activities, and interactive Kung Fu and calligraphy workshops.
Brooklyn Lunar New Year Celebration & Prosperity Street Festival
Where: 8th Avenue, Brooklyn, between 50th and 60th Streets
When: Feb. 1, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Price: Free
The Better Brooklyn Association invites you to the Brooklyn Lunar New Year Celebration & Prosperity Street Festival! Enjoy live performances, food and product booths, and plenty of family-friendly fun. Don’t miss the vibrant main stage at 8th Avenue and 51st Street.
Lunar New Year Celebration
Where: City Point BKLYN, 445 Albee Square West
When: Feb. 1, 12 to 2 p.m.
Price: Free
Celebrate the Year of the Snake at City Point BKLYN with a day packed with activities for the whole family. Enjoy kid-friendly crafts, lion dances, and a balloon hut. Don’t forget to wear red to add to the festive spirit, with fun kicking off next to Rumi on the ground floor.
Brooklyn 18th Avenue Lunar New Year Parade
Where: Starts at 18th Avenue & 61st Street, ends at 83rd Street
When: Feb. 2, 11 a.m.
Price: Free
Join the parade fun along 18th Avenue in Brooklyn as the community celebrates the Year of the Snake! Organized by the Chinese American Social Services Center and Councilmember Susan Zhuang’s office, this parade promises to be a vibrant and festive celebration.
2nd Annual Brooklyn Lantern Festival Parade
Where: Parade route: 8th Avenue & 60th Street, moving along 7th Avenue to 50th Street, turning onto 9th Avenue, and returning to 8th Avenue & 50th Street
When: Feb. 9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Price: Free
The second annual Brooklyn Lantern Festival Parade wraps up the Lunar New Year parades with a mesmerizing display of lantern floats, traditional Chinese arts, and spectacular performances. Be sure to check out the main stage at 8th Avenue and 60th Street for more celebrations.
Queens
Flushing Lunar New Year Parade and Celebration
Where: Starts at the 109th Precinct, 37-05 Union St., Flushing, and moves through Union Street, Sanford Avenue, Main Street, 39th Avenue, and Queens Crossing
When: Feb. 1, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Price: Free
Flushing kicks off the Year of the Snake with a vibrant parade featuring lion dances, cultural performances, and plenty of festive cheer! Sponsored by the Flushing Chinese Business Association, this celebration promises to be a memorable experience for all.
2025 Lunar New Year Celebration Party
Where: The Shops at SkyView Center, 40-24 College Point Blvd., Flushing
When: Feb. 1, 2 to 4 p.m.
Price: Free
After the parade, head to the SkyView Center for even more Lunar New Year fun! Enjoy decorating a New Year wishing tree, enter the red envelope raffle, capture memories at the vintage-style photo booth, and take part in a “Dress to Impress” vintage Qipao contest. Don’t forget to sample traditional New Year snacks!
Queens Center Mall Lunar New Year Celebration
Where: Queens Center Mall Level 2 near Starbucks, 90-15 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst
When: Feb. 1, 1 to 3 p.m.
Price: Free
Join the Lunar New Year celebration at Queens Center Mall! Enjoy an exciting performance by The Chinese FreeMasons Lion Dancers, live music from a local singer, and hands-on crafts with the Asian American Arts Alliance.
Lunar New Year: Welcoming the Year of the Snake
Where: Queens Museum, Flushing Meadows Corona Park
When: Feb. 2, 1 to 4 p.m.
Price: Pay-What-You-Wish Admission, suggested donation for adults is $8, $6 for seniors and students, free for children 12 and under
The New York Chinese Cultural Center (NYCCC) returns to the Queens Museum with an afternoon of family-friendly Lunar New Year celebrations. Experience live performances, interactive workshops on ink brush painting and Chinese calligraphy, and much more.
Glow Snake Lunar New Year Celebration: Chinese Variety Show
Where: Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing
When: Feb. 2, 1 to 2:30 p.m. (Doors open at 12:30 p.m.)
Price: Tickets start at $10.38
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration at Flushing Town Hall! Enjoy a lively Chinese variety show featuring Peking Opera by the Oriental Operatic Artists Association, Sichuan Face Changing, lion dances, and so much more!
Lunar New Year Celebration
Where: Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing
When: Feb. 8, 12 to 4 p.m.
Price: Free admission, suggested $5 donation, Parking $15
Celebrate the Year of the Snake surrounded by the beauty of nature at the Queens Botanical Garden. Enjoy vibrant lion dances, cultural performances, arts and crafts vendors, and delicious food available for purchase throughout the day.
Bronx
Lunar New Year: The Snake!
Where: Soundview Library, 660 Soundview Ave.
When: Jan. 29, 3:30 p.m.
Price: Free
Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Soundview Library! This creative workshop invites teens (ages 13-18) to paint their very own mini snakes while exploring the significance of Lunar New Year and the Chinese zodiac.
Lunar New Year Craft for Kids
Where: Westchester Square Library, 2521 Glebe Ave.
When: Jan. 29, 4 p.m.
Price: Free
A perfect way for kids to get involved in the Lunar New Year celebrations! Children (ages 6-12) can learn about the holiday’s traditions and create their own paper lanterns to take home.
Lunar New Year Craft: Year of the Snake
Where: Allerton Library, 2740 Barnes Ave.
When: Jan. 30, 4 p.m.
Price: Free
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a fun craft workshop at Allerton Library! Kids (ages 6-12) will get hands-on by creating crafts inspired by the Chinese zodiac. Pre-registration is required, so make sure to sign up early!
Lunar New Year Celebration: Year of the Snake
Where: Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture, 450 Grand Concourse
When: Feb. 11, 11 a.m.
Price: Free
Join the spectacular Lunar New Year celebration at Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture! Experience the thrilling performance by the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, renowned for their acrobatics, skilled dancers, and musicians. This celebration of the Year of the Snake is not to be missed!
