Lunar New Year Celebration
Schedule
Wed Feb 18 2026 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm
Location
Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12242 | Albany, NY
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Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse
Join us for a vibrant Lunar New Year Celebration as we usher in the auspicious Year of the Fire Horse! Free and open to the public.
Experience thrilling performances designed to captivate and entertain, indulge in authentic cuisine, participate in engaging activities, and don’t miss the great giveaways. We’re excited to showcase a fresh cultural exhibit alongside beautiful planter boxes with plants graciously donated by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision - Green County Facility.
Performances by:
• Asian Arts New York (AANY)
• Korean Association of Albany
• Silvia Mioc
• Taiwanese American Association
Food Vendors & Activities:
• APAPA (Asian Pacific American Public Affairs)
• Bards Farm and Art, Indonesian merchandise
• Chinese Community Center, dragon dance, long-sleeve dance
• Kuma Ani, Japanese dishes
• New York State Office of General Services
• NITSUA, pre-packaged Asian food
• Silvia Mioc, a talk and Q&A about the Chinese calendar
• Two Little Dumplings, ready-to-eat and pre-packaged foods (bring a freezer bag!)
• 2026 Lunar New Year Exhibit and the Asian Arts New York Exhibit
Thank you to our sponsor: M&T Bank
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Where is it happening?
Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12242Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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