NYC Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade 2025

The 27th annual Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade is set to kick off on Feb. 16. This year is the year of the dragon which symbolizes Mystery and Elegance: 

The parade starts at 1 p.m. from Mott and Canal Streets and ends on Grand Street. There will also be festival booths in Chinatown during the celebration.

About the Event

This special event has a street party vibe and is a fun-filled day for all the family. You can expect to see dragons dancing colorful costumes martial arts performers and firecrackers galore.

Be sure to come hungry and enjoy some of the delicacies at one of the many food vendors lining the parade route. The hardest part will be choosing which one to stop by!

Need to know

Festivities kick off at 11:30 pm with the festivals and booths winding their way through the main streets of Little Italy and Chinatown with the parade. The event is free but head there early to get a front-row viewing spot.

Festival & Booths: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Bayard Street between Mulberry and Mott St)

Did you know?

Chinatown is well known for its amazing restaurants serving delicious authentic cuisine but it is also home to some of the best karaoke bars in town!  

Chinatown’s spectacular Lunar New Year Parade is a fascinating experience and one not to be missed.

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