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Chinese New Year in New York
Every year, in January or February, the Chinese celebrate the Lunar New Year's festival. New York City is known for having some of the most authentic celebrations of the Chinese New Year in the U.S., and the Chinese celebrations ranges from the dragon parade in Chinatown to various other performances around the city.
Chinese New Year in New York City
Want to experience the Lunar New Year in New York City? Here's the basic information you'll need to make the most of the Chinese New Year festivities.
Chinese New Year Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival
Celebrate the Chinese New Year in Manhattan's Chinatown at the Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival. At this free event, visitors can experience the traditional way of celebrating the Chinese New Year by setting off firecrackers, but in a safe, controlled environment.
Chinese New Year Parade Photo Gallery
Want to see the dragons, lions and paraders from the Chinese New Year Parade? Check out this photo gallery which features photos from the annual Lunar New Year Parade through New York City's Chinatown.
Chinatown with Savory Sojourns
This exciting tour offered by Savory Sojourns includes dim sum lunch, a walking tour of Chinatown, informative visits to many Chinatown shops, and even a chance to see the Museum of Chinese in the Americas, and try ice cream at the Chinatown Ice Cream Factory.