Lunar New Year events guide
Lunar New Year 2027 Events in St. Louis, MO
Lunar New Year's Day is Saturday, February 6, 2027, the start of the Year of the Goat.
St. Louis spends a whole weekend welcoming Lunar New Year, from an art museum party in Forest Park to a Vietnamese celebration on South Grand. Lunar New Year's Day is Saturday, February 6, 2027, the start of the Year of the Goat.
In 2026 the Saint Louis Art Museum held a free SLAM Social for Lunar New Year on Friday, February 20, from 4 to 8 pm. The St. Louis Vietnamese community celebrated at St. Mary's High School on South Grand on Sunday, February 22, and on Saturday, February 21, families filled The Magic House in Kirkwood and the Buder Branch of the St. Louis Public Library. The 2027 dates haven't been announced yet.
"Lunar New Year was red envelopes from the whole family, and a whole afternoon of lion dances." (Ben, founder of LunarNewYearEvents.com)
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Lunar New Year in St. Louis, MO: common questions
Does the Saint Louis Art Museum celebrate Lunar New Year?
Yes. It held a free SLAM Social for Lunar New Year on Friday, February 20, 2026, from 4 to 8 pm.
When is Lunar New Year 2027?
Saturday, February 6, 2027, the start of the Year of the Goat. The Lantern Festival that wraps up the season is Saturday, February 20, 2027.
Where can I celebrate Tết in St. Louis?
The St. Louis Vietnamese community held a Tết (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) celebration at St. Mary's High School on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
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