Lunar New Year Celebrations and Activities Around the Main Line
Celebrate Lunar New Year with Lion Dance performances, festivities, and crafty activities to welcome in the Year of the Snake
Lunar New Year (aka Chinese New Year), one of the biggest celebrations in Asian cultures, begins on January 29th. Usually commencing on the second new moon after the winter solstice, the Lunar New Year holiday continues until the arrival of the full moon. Each year is traditionally represented by one of 12 zodiac animals that are assigned in a sequence. This year’s designated animal is the snake, or more specifically the wood snake.
In the Chinese zodiac, the snake represents wisdom, intelligence, and transformation. Snakes are seen as intuitive, enigmatic creatures in Chinese culture, unlike the negative associations they sometimes have in Western cultures. Snake years are generally considered favorable times for meditation, mindful planning, and transformation — think positive change and growth!
Asian communities mark the Lunar New Year holiday with fireworks, parades, dragon and lion dance performances, and glowing lanterns. Traditional foods, such as Chinese dumplings and noodles, also play a big role in the celebrations. Join the fun at one of these Lunar New Year celebrations and activities around the Main Line and in Philadelphia.
CultureFest! Lunar New Year
Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesRing in the Year of the Snake at Penn Museum's 44th annual Lunar New Year celebration! Bring the whole family to experience vibrant Asian traditions during a full day of festivities, including storytelling, art-making, live music and dance performances, and a traditional Lion Dance finale.
Lunar New Year Celebration at Main Line Art Center
Main Line Art Center 746 Panmure Road, Haverford, PA, United StatesJoin us for this free celebration of the Lunar New Year and usher in the year of the Snake! Enjoy hands-on art activities for all ages and an outdoor performance of the iconic Lion Dance by the Philadelphia Suns. Registration required.
Lunar New Year’s Eve Midnight Parade in Chinatown
Chinatown N 10th Street & Spring Street, Philadelphia, PAStay up late and join the excitement in Chinatown for the Lunar New Year's Eve Midnight Parade. The Philadelphia Suns, renowned for their Lion Dance performances, will parade throughout Chinatown, dancing and lighting firecrackers to bring good fortune to the local businesses in the community. What’s more, there will be […]
Lunar New Year Crafternoon at Gladwyne Library
Gladwyne Library 362 Righters Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United StatesThe Chinese New Year, also called Lunar New Year begins on January 29th this year. In Asian cultures, each year is associated with an animal from the zodiac. This year, it is the Year of the Snake! Stop by the children's room anytime between 3–5 PM to create a snake craft. […]
Lunar New Year in Media: Lion Dance on State Street
State Street in Media State Street, Media, PA, United StatesThe Hung Gar Kung Fu group will perform The Lion Dance on State Street to celebrate Lunar New Year on Feb. 1st! Join in the festivities around the Plum Street Mall on State Street.
Lunar New Year Celebration at Franklin Square
Franklin Square 200 N 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the Year of the Snake with partners from Philadelphia’s historic neighboring Chinatown. Kick off the evening with the Philly Suns Lion Dancers at 5 pm, followed by crafts for children with the Asian Arts Initiative, red envelope surprise giveaways, and a free dumpling workshop with Michael Chow from the […]
Lunar New Year at Dilworth Park
Dilworth Park 1 South 15th Streeet, Philadelphia, PATemple University is proud to present this year’s Lunar New Year celebration with a prancing lion, traditional Chinese dancers, and a delicious menu in the Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin. Ice skating sessions will be available throughout the evening. Tickets to the Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink can be purchased here. For the first […]
2025 Lunar New Year’s Day Parade in Chinatown
Chinatown N 10th Street & Spring Street, Philadelphia, PAMake your way to Chinatown and catch the Philadelphia Suns as they celebrate the holiday with a Lunar New Year's Day parade. Especially renowned for their Lion Dance performances, the Philadelphia Suns will parade throughout Chinatown, dancing and lighting firecrackers to bring good fortune to the local businesses in the […]
Lunar New Year Celebration at Suburban Square
Suburban Square Anderson & Coulter Avenue, Ardmore, PACelebrate the Lunar New Year with the Philadelphia Suns Lion Dancers on Saturday, February 8th. Starting their parade at 11:00 am in the Ardmore Farmer’s Market, the lions will make their way through the Square and end at the Lawn with sweet treats to welcome the New Year.
Lunar New Year Celebration at the King of Prussia Mall
King of Prussia Mall 160 N Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA, United StatesThe King of Prussia Mall will be hosting their annual Lunar New Year Celebration on February 8. Join them for the Dragon Dance around the mall!
Lead photograph courtesy of the Philadelphia Suns.
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