Sara D. Roosevelt Park

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

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

11:00 a.m.3:30 p.m.

Lunar New Year in New York is a celebration of the beginning of a new year according to the lunar calendar. In 2026, this day falls on Tuesday February 17th and will be celebrated by many of the Asian communities in New York. 

An annual fireworks ceremony is held at Sara D. Roosevelt Park, which is located near Chinatown. During the Chinese New Year Firecracker Ceremony, fireworks are set off to scare away bad spirits. There are also lots of traditional dancers, often dressed as the animals of the Chinese New Year, such as a dragon, lion or rabbit. The ceremony is free to attend and takes place on Tuesday February 17th between 11:00 and 15:30.

Location

Sara D Roosevelt Park in Sara D. Roosevelt Park 
Accessible
Manhattan
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Location Details:
Sara D. Roosevelt Park at Chrystie and Grand Streets.

Cost

Free  

Categories

Dance, Festivals, Best for Kids, Lunar New Year

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