Lunar New Year events guide
Lunar New Year 2027 Events in New York, NY
Lunar New Year's Day is Saturday, February 6, 2027, the start of the Year of the Goat. 4 celebrations are listed below, with dates, locations and directions.
Mark your calendar: Lunar New Year's Day is Saturday, February 6, 2027, and the Year of the Goat arrives in New York with plenty of ways to celebrate. Listed events include performances, family events, food and market festivals, and a parade. Lunar New Year's Eve is the day before, and the celebrating often continues for about two weeks, through the Lantern Festival.
Here are a few dates to plan around. The 29th New Year Firecracker Ceremony & Cultural Festival 2027 kicks things off on Saturday, February 6, 2027, from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm at Sara D. Roosevelt Park at Grand Street. The Lunar New Year Gala is set for Tuesday, February 9, 2027, at 7:00 pm at David Geffen Hall. And the 29th Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade & Festival 2027 fills Chinatown Manhattan on Sunday, February 21, 2027, at 1:00 pm.
Lion dances are a traditional part of many Lunar New Year celebrations, meant to bring good luck in the year ahead, so keep an ear out for the drums. Plans can change, so check each event listing for the latest details before you go.
Upcoming Lunar New Year events
NJ Symphony : 2027 Lunar New Year Celebration
Sat, Jan 30, 7:30 pm
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark
Lunar New Year Celebration: Year Of The Fire Goat
Sun, Jan 31, 3:00 pm
Colden Auditorium at Kupferberg Center for the Arts, Queens
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Lunar New Year in New York, NY: common questions
When is Lunar New Year 2027 in New York?
Lunar New Year's Day is Saturday, February 6, 2027, the start of the Year of the Goat. Lunar New Year's Eve is the day before.
Is there a Lunar New Year parade in New York?
Yes. The 29th Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade & Festival 2027 is on Sunday, February 21, 2027, at 1:00 pm in Chinatown Manhattan.
Which Lunar New Year events are good for families?
The NJ Symphony : 2027 Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, January 30, 2027, at 7:30 pm at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, and the Lunar New Year Celebration: Year Of The Fire Goat on Sunday, January 31, 2027, at 3:00 pm at Colden Auditorium at Kupferberg Center for the Arts in Queens, are both listed for families and kids.