02/17/2026
Happy Lunar New Year, NYC 🧧✨
Welcome to the Year of the Fire Horse 🔥🐎
🧧 Events in NYC
🧨 Firecracker Ceremony & Cultural Festival — Feb 17, 2026 (Lunar New Year Day)
• A free, community celebration with traditional firecracker ceremonies, lion and dragon dances, and cultural performances in Sara D. Roosevelt Park (just north of Chinatown).
🀄 Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade & Festival — March 1, 2026
• The 28th Annual Chinatown Parade starts at 1:00 PM and winds through Chinatown with colorful dragon and lion dances, floats, marching bands, booths, martial arts teams, and community celebrations.
🎉 Other Lunar New Year Activities Across NYC
Lion and Dragon Dance Celebrations + Cultural Performances
• Various performances and cultural festivities throughout Chinatown throughout February 2026, with traditional dances and music in public spaces.
Family-Friendly Lunar New Year Events — Feb 21, 2026
• Community Lunar New Year celebrations at places like China Institute of America (lion dances, folk music) and family festivals in other neighborhoods — great if viewers are exploring beyond Chinatown.
HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎆
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