The Lunar New Year, a family celebration, starts January 29, 2025 and lasts about two weeks. According to the National Museum of Asian Art at the Smithsonian Institution, “Lunar New Year, opens a new window is a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. It is the most important holiday in China, and it is also widely celebrated in South Korea, Vietnam, and countries with a significant overseas Chinese population”. A great way to learn and celebrate this holiday is to experience how your community celebrates. Celebrations usually consist of light and sound with fireworks, music and traditional lion dances. If you or your child(ren) have sensitivity to loud lights and sounds, another great way to celebrate is to read about the Lunar New Year!
Lunar New Year books:
Learn and celebrate the Lunar New Year with your family! Many of these books include recipes and crafts to try!
Lunar New Year events:
Colorado Chinese New Years Celebration, opens a new window
The largest celebration in the area. The Cultural Fair, Taste of China and a Marketplace is filled with arts & crafts, savor a variety of authentic Chinese foods, experience cultural displays, entertainment, music, artworks and crafts, calligraphy, traditional costumes, children’s games and more. The Celebration Show features acrobats, magic, dance, opera, music, martial arts and a children’s choir.
George Washington High School
655 S. Monaco Pkwy., Denver
Saturday, January 25, 2025, 10:30 am-3:30 pm
FREE admission - Cultural Fair, Taste of China and a Marketplace
$25 tickets - Celebration Show (1:30 pm-3:30 pm)
21st Annual Chinese New Year Celebration
Experience Authentic Chinese food, cultural displays, entertainment, music, artworks and crafts, calligraphy, traditional costumes, children's games, and more.
George Washington High School
655 S. Monaco Pkwy Denver, CO 80224
Saturday, January 25, 2025, 10:30am-1:30pm
Lunar New Year Celebration-Aurora, opens a new window
Bring your family and friends to experience the joy and traditions of the Lunar New Year. We look forward to celebrating with you.
Live Entertainment:- Enjoy a traditional Lion and Dragon Dance performance at 3:30 PM and 4:00 PM.
Town Center at Aurora
14200 E Alameda Ave
Aurora, CO 80016
Saturday, January 25, 2025, 2-5pm
Happy Lunar New Year at Home
Through a guided interactive virtual experience, learn about one of the most important and long-standing holidays for Chinese communities in America and all over the world. How do people prepare for Lunar New Year? What are the meanings behind the various customs? How have Chinese Americans preserved and adapted these customs? What makes the Lunar New Year celebration unique and what makes it universal? Presented by Museum of Chinese in America.
Registration is required
Virtual
Thursday, January 16, 2025, 4:30-5:30pm
Far East Center Lunar New Year Celebration, opens a new window
Welcome the Year of the Snake! 🐍
Experience the magic of Lunar New Year with Lion & Dragon dances, captivating cultural performances, stunning ice carving, and a feast of delicious offerings from amazing restaurants and supporting pop-up vendors.
Far East Center
333 S. Federal Blvd., Denver
Saturday, February 1, 2025, 11 am-4 pm
Sunday, February 2, 2025 11am-4pm
Admission: FREE!
Reserve your tickets (https://bit.ly/FEC2025ticket) to help us manage a headcount for our vendors.
2025 Chinese New Year Celebration, opens a new window
Special performance by the Great Wall Chinese Academy with dragon and lion dances, martial arts and both choral and instrumental performances.
Southridge Recreation Center
4800 McArthur Ranch Rd., Highlands Ranch
Saturday, February 1, 2025, 12-4 pm
FREE admission - Cultural Fair
$12 tickets - Stage show, 2-3 pm. Tickets available in advance online, opens a new window. If not sold out, tickets also available at the door.
Woodbury Branch Library
Come learn about Lunar New Year, make a Year of the Snake themed craft, and do a scavenger hunt.
Saturday, February 1, 2025, 11:00am-12:00pm
Lunar New Year Celebration at the PACE Center
Traditional performances, martial arts, hands-on activities, and more.
PACE Center
20000 Pikes Peak Ave. Parker
$0 for admission. Please RSVP for reception (limited capacity available).
Saturday, February 15, 2025, see session information below.
10:30- 11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The Asian Pacific Alliance of Longmont, opens a new window
Doors open at 1:30, Lion Dances and cultural activity booths open at 2:00.
Silver Creek High School
4901 Nelson Road, Longmont, CO 80503
Saturday, February 22, 2025, 2-5 pm
For more history and information about the Lunar New Year:
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/lunar-new-year/, opens a new window
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