Lunar New Year in NYC

The Lunar New Year festivities culminate with the Parade and Festival on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The parade kicks off at 1pm. 2026 is the year of the horse.

Where is the Lunar New Year Parade in NYC?

Head to Chinatown for the Lunar New Year Parade, which heads down Mott Street to Chatham Square to East Broadway toward the Manhattan Bridge, completing on Forsyth Street near Grand Street and Sara D. Roosevelt Park. For more information, visit betterchinatown.com.

What else is there to do for Lunar New Year?

On parade day, visit festival booths in the heart of Chinatown on Bayard Street between Mott and Mulberry Streets from 11:30am to 3:30pm. Plus, there are tons of events you can check out with our list of best Lunar New Year events in NYC, including the Firecracker Ceremony & Cultural Festival on February 17, at 11am.