Picture drums rolling across Hing Hay Park while a lion shakes its mane at the crowd: that’s the feel of the Chinatown-International District Lunar New Year Celebration in Seattle. This free neighborhood party spreads across Hing Hay Park and S King St. The 2027 dates haven’t been announced yet; in 2026 it ran Saturday, March 7, from 11 AM to 5 PM.
What to expect
The main stage in Hing Hay Park hosts lion and dragon dances, martial arts demos and cultural performances. Along S King St, vendor booths sell food, art and handmade goods.
The Food Walk brings in 40+ Chinatown-ID businesses offering special menu items, so pace yourself and save room for one more stop. Families will find activities, arts and crafts and cultural exhibits, and leashed pets are welcome too.
Good to know
- Last held: Saturday, March 7, 2026, 11 AM to 5 PM, as the 29th annual edition.
- Admission: free and open to everyone.
- Where: Hing Hay Park and S King St, Chinatown-International District, Seattle.
- Organizer: the Seattle Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA), which has held the event since 1998.
- Getting there: organizers recommend Link light rail, the streetcar or Metro buses. Parking is limited, with lots at 614 Maynard Ave S, 900 S King St and the Union Station Garage, plus street parking around the event perimeter.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Is the Chinatown-International District Lunar New Year Celebration in 2027?
Organizers haven’t announced the 2027 date yet. The most recent edition took place Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Is the Chinatown-International District Lunar New Year Celebration Free?
Yes. The celebration is free and open to everyone, and leashed pets are welcome.
What Happens at the Chinatown-International District Lunar New Year Celebration?
You can watch lion and dragon dances, martial arts and cultural performances on the Hing Hay Park stage, browse vendor booths on S King St and join a Food Walk with more than 40 local businesses.
Source: Lunar New Year – Seattle Chinatown-ID, Community celebrates 29th annual Lunar New Year in CID (SPD Blotter)
How to Get Here
Organizers recommend public transit: Link light rail, the streetcar and Metro buses.
Where to Park
Parking is limited; nearby lots at 614 Maynard Ave S, 900 S King St and the Union Station Garage, plus street parking around the event perimeter.
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Hing Hay Park and S King St, Chinatown-International District, Seattle, WA
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