Lunar New Year events guide
Lunar New Year 2027 Events in Ottawa, ON
Lunar New Year's Day is Saturday, February 6, 2027, the start of the Year of the Goat. 1 celebration is listed below, with dates, locations and directions.
Lunar New Year lands on Saturday, February 6, 2027, and it kicks off the Year of the Goat. In Ottawa, the big moment is the Ottawa Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade, with lion and dragon dances rolling along Somerset Street West from the Chinatown Gateway.
The parade is free to watch, and it's a great excuse to linger in Chinatown afterward for a meal or a wander through the shops. Lion dances are meant to bring good luck for the year ahead, so get close enough to feel the drums. Lunar New Year's Eve is the day before, and celebrations often stretch for about two weeks, through the Lantern Festival.
The 2027 parade date is still to be announced. Keep this page handy, because it updates as organizers confirm dates and as more Ottawa celebrations are added.
Upcoming Lunar New Year events
Ottawa Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade
Dates to be announced
Somerset Street West, Chinatown (starts at the Chinatown Gateway), Ottawa
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Lunar New Year in Ottawa, ON: common questions
When is Lunar New Year 2027 in Ottawa?
Lunar New Year's Day is Saturday, February 6, 2027, the start of the Year of the Goat. Lunar New Year's Eve falls the day before. Celebrations often continue for about two weeks, through the Lantern Festival.
Is there a Lunar New Year parade in Ottawa?
Yes. The Ottawa Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade starts at the Chinatown Gateway and runs along Somerset Street West. The 2027 date is still to be announced.
Are there free Lunar New Year events in Ottawa?
Yes. The Ottawa Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade is free to attend.
Sources: event dates and details come from the organizers' official pages: Ottawa Chinatown Business Improvement Area.
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