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Lunar New Year

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The Year of the Horse begins Tuesday, February 17 2026, and you can join the festivities as we celebrate Lunar New Year across New York City. Find parades, festivals, and more taking place in and around NYC parks. Find parades, festivals, and more taking place in and around NYC parks.

Lunar New Year Events

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from January 19, 2026 to March 1, 2026

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Jan24

Lunar New Year: Art of Chinese Dance

at Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year in style with MPA, Brooklyn Public Library, and the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company for an interactive dance experience.
Free!

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Feb17

Year of the Horse Lunar New Year Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival

at Sara D Roosevelt Park (in Sara D. Roosevelt Park), Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Kick off the Year of the Horse with fireworks, traditional dancing, and other events!
Free!

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Feb18

Freezin' Season: Lunar New Year

at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens

1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join King Manor for special weekday programming during the New York City school break! Ring in the Year of the Horse and learn more about Lunar New Year traditions.
Free!

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Feb19

Zumba: Celebrating Lunar New Year

at Queens Public Library - East Elmhurst, Queens

6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Feb21

Family Art Project: Fan of Lunar New Year!

at Wave Hill, Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Celebrate the Year of the Horse by learning about their role in the Chinese zodiac.

Best For
Kids

Sunday, February 22, 2026

Feb22

Family Art Project: Fan of Lunar New Year!

at Wave Hill, Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Celebrate the Year of the Horse by learning about their role in the Chinese zodiac.

Best For
Kids

Sunday, March 1, 2026

Mar 1

New York City Lunar New Year Parade and Festival

at Parade Start: Mott and Canal, Manhattan

1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
During the parade, you can see the traditional Lion Dance, various dance groups, and other performances.
Free!

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