The Chinese New Year Celebration put on by the Suncoast Association of Chinese Americans (SACA) in Tampa has been described as Tampa Bay’s longest-running Chinese New Year celebration. The yearly gathering reached its 40th edition in 2023. The 2027 dates haven’t been announced yet.
What to expect
SACA is a nonprofit founded in 1982, and its celebration has become a fixture of the Tampa Bay calendar. The 2024 edition, held Saturday, February 17, 2024, brought Chinese dance and opera performances, food vendors and family activities, and the City of Tampa marked the day with a proclamation.
The celebration was held at Water Works Park from 2022 through 2024. The most recent edition took place on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Forty-plus years in, it has clearly mastered the art of the encore.
Good to know
- Last held: Saturday, February 1, 2025
- 2024 edition: Saturday, February 17, 2024
- Past venue: Water Works Park, Tampa (2022 through 2024)
- Organizer: Suncoast Association of Chinese Americans, a nonprofit founded in 1982
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the SACA Chinese New Year Celebration in Tampa in 2027?
The 2027 date hasn’t been announced yet. It was last held Saturday, February 1, 2025, and the 2024 edition was Saturday, February 17, both near Lunar New Year.
Where is the SACA Chinese New Year Celebration held?
It was held at Water Works Park in Tampa from 2022 through 2024.
What happens at the SACA Chinese New Year Celebration?
Recent editions have featured Chinese dance and opera performances, food vendors and family activities, organized by the Suncoast Association of Chinese Americans.
Source: Florida’s Lunar New Year of events (Spectrum News 13), Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration Day proclamation 2024 (City of Tampa)
How to Get Here
The organizer hasn't published transit details yet. Tap Transit directions for live routes and times to the venue.
Where to Park
Parking near big Lunar New Year events fills early and some streets close. Arrive early, or take transit if you can.
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