Chinatown Lunar New Year Night Parade – Philadelphia

Most parades end before dinner. The Chinatown Lunar New Year Night Parade in Philadelphia starts at 10 p.m. and dances right up to midnight, ringing in the new year with lions, dragons and firecrackers. The 2027 date hasn’t been announced yet; the last one ran on Lunar New Year’s Eve, Monday, February 16, 2026, from 10 p.m. to midnight.

What to expect

The Philadelphia Suns, a Chinatown youth nonprofit founded in 1972, lead the lion and dragon dancers through the neighborhood. Fireworks and firecrackers light up the streets, and earplugs are provided.

It’s family-friendly, with games and prizes, and it’s one of two Chinatown Lunar New Year parades each year; the other is a daytime parade. Night owls, this is your moment.

Good to know

• Last held: Monday, February 16, 2026 (Lunar New Year’s Eve), 10 p.m. to midnight
• Where: Philadelphia Chinatown, starting around N. 10th and Spring streets
• Organizer: Philadelphia Suns
• Earplugs: provided for the fireworks and firecrackers

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Chinatown Lunar New Year Night Parade in 2027?

The 2027 date hasn’t been announced yet. The last parade ran on Lunar New Year’s Eve, Monday, February 16, 2026, from 10 p.m. to midnight.

Where is the Chinatown Lunar New Year Night Parade held?

It winds through Philadelphia’s Chinatown, around N. 10th and Spring streets.

What happens at the Chinatown Lunar New Year Night Parade?

Philadelphia Suns lion and dragon dancers parade through Chinatown with fireworks and firecrackers, plus family games and prizes.

Source: PCDC: 2026 Chinese New Year Events, Visit Philadelphia: Lunar New Year in Philadelphia (2026)

How Do I Get to Philadelphia Chinatown (N. 10th & Spring streets)?

Philadelphia Chinatown (N. 10th & Spring streets) is at N 10th St & Spring St, Philadelphia, PA. Use the directions and parking links on this page to plan your trip from where you are.