Lunar New Year events guide
Lunar New Year 2027 Events in Victoria, BC
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's Day falls on Saturday, February 6, 2027, and it kicks off the Year of the Goat. In Victoria, the celebration to catch is the Victoria Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade and Blessing of Merchants, with lion and dragon dances and performances in Canada's oldest Chinatown.
The parade starts at the Gate of Harmonious Interest on Fisgard Street, and it's free. Afterward, lion teams visit Chinatown businesses to bless them for the year ahead, so follow the drums down the street. Lion dances are meant to bring good luck, and that's a big part of why these celebrations feel so joyful. Lunar New Year's Eve is the day before, and festivities often run 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.
Upcoming Lunar New Year events
Victoria Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade and Blessing of Merchants
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Victoria Chinatown (Gate of Harmonious Interest, Fisgard Street), Victoria
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Lunar New Year in Victoria, BC: common questions
When is Lunar New Year 2027 in Victoria?
Lunar New Year's Day is Saturday, February 6, 2027, and Lunar New Year's Eve is the day before. Celebrations often continue for about two weeks, through the Lantern Festival.
Is there a Lunar New Year parade in Victoria?
Yes. The Victoria Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade and Blessing of Merchants is listed, and its dates are still to be announced.
Are there free Lunar New Year events in Victoria?
Yes. The Victoria Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade and Blessing of Merchants is free.
Sources: event dates and details come from the organizers' official pages: Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (Victoria).
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