New York City Lunar New Year Parade and Festival

Sunday, March 1, 2026

1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

In Chinatown, the Lunar New Year Parade takes place on Sunday March 1st. During the parade, you can see the traditional Lion Dance, various dance groups, and other performances. The parade starts around 13:00 at Mott Street & Canal Street and ends near Sara D. Roosevelt Park. Afterwards, you can have something to eat at one of the many restaurants in the area.

Parade route: Mott and Canal to Chatham Square to East Broadway towards the Manhattan Bridge, completing on Eldridge and Forsyth Streets towards Grand Street next to Sara D. Roosevelt Park.

Location

Parade Start: Mott and Canal

Mott Street and Canal Street

Manhattan

Directions to this location

Cost

Free

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