Central Florida Dragon Parade – Orlando

A dragon weaving down a city street is hard to ignore, and that’s the point of the Central Florida Dragon Parade in Orlando. The free parade rolls through the Mills 50 District and leads into a Lunar New Year festival market. The 2027 dates haven’t been announced yet.

What to expect

The 14th annual parade took place on Sunday, February 22, 2026. It ran from 11 AM to noon, and the festival market kept going until 4 PM.

Local Asian community groups such as Wah Lum Kung Fu and the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce have marched in it. In 2025 the market set up in the Edoboy parking lot at 728 N. Thornton Ave., right at the end of the route. Market proceeds have benefited the Mills 50 District and local nonprofits, so your snack habit does some good. The 13th annual parade was held Sunday, February 16, 2025.

Good to know

• Last held: Sunday, February 22, 2026; parade 11 AM to noon, market until 4 PM
• Admission: free
• Location: Mills 50 District, Lake Highland Drive and North Thornton Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803
• Organizer: Asia Trend Magazine

Frequently Asked Questions

When Is the Central Florida Dragon Parade in 2027?

The 2027 date hasn’t been announced yet. The 14th annual parade was Sunday, February 22, 2026, and the 13th was Sunday, February 16, 2025, both close to Lunar New Year.

Is the Central Florida Dragon Parade Free?

Yes, the parade and festival market are free to attend.

What Happens at the Central Florida Dragon Parade?

A one-hour Lunar New Year parade through the Mills 50 District, with local Asian community groups, is followed by a festival market that runs until 4 PM.

How Do I Get to Mills 50 District?

Mills 50 District is at Lake Highland Drive and North Thornton Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803. Use the directions and parking links on this page to plan your trip from where you are.

Source: 2026 Lunar New Year Celebrations in Orlando (Tasty Chomps), 2025 Lunar New Year events in Orlando (Tasty Chomps)