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The best things to do for Chinese New Year
Celebrate Chinese New Year with a series of fun high-energy cultural events happening all over the city
The Year of the Fire Horse is coming! For Lunar New Year (or Chinese New Year), which honors household and heavenly deities, as well as ancestors, NYC is once again going all out with a huge parade in Chinatown, festive events featuring traditional dancing and performances and dinners. Our guide includes everything you need to know about the holiday, from restaurants where you can gorge on Chinese delicacies to events where you can experience more of what the country has to offer as one of the best NYC events in February and things to do in winter.
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When is Lunar New Year this year?
The Lunar New Year falls on Feb. 17, 2026, and ends on Feb. 5, 2027. It's the year of the horse! Those born in the year of the horse (1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014 and 2026) are said to "lively, charming, and adventurous" spirits that "thrive in lively settings and are often seen as natural leaders and motivators," according to ChineseNewYear.net.
Learn about the traditional Lion Dance during Lunar New Year
