As millions of people around the world celebrate the Lunar New Year, a cultural kick off -- in the form of the Firecracker Festival -- packed the streets of Chinatown on Wednesday.

The one-day holiday — which typically comes in late January or early February — was added to all New York public school calendars in 2024.

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Here in New York City, people take to the streets for ... Festivities continue on February 16th with the annual Lunar New Year Parade which starts at 1:00pm on Mott Street. A long-closed public ...

The annual Brooklyn Lunar New Year Celebration & Prosperity Street Festival, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, lines up at ...

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Lunar New Year celebrations are in full swing throughout New York City this weekend ... The annual Flushing Lunar New Year parade and celebration begins at 11 a.m. at the ...

Over the past 25 years it’s also become an integral part of New York City culture ... then end it with a parade Manhattan’s Chinatown is the hub of many official Lunar New Year celebrations ...

New York CIty, who boasts the second largest Chinese ... Additionally, the 27th Annual Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade and Festival is scheduled for Feb. 16 at 1 p.m. with festival booths on ...

Hundreds gather along Wentworth Avenue for several blocks to cheer on the steady stream of floats, dancers and bands.

The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is one of the most significant holidays celebrated in Asian cultures. In 2025, the festivities honor th ...

Join us at Lunar New Year Family Day or Leo Bar Happy Hour, or check out any of these Lunar New Year events around New York City. When is Lunar New Year? The Lunar New Year is, unsurprisingly, ...