NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – Lunar New Year is nearly here, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate in New York City.
The holiday falls on Tuesday, marking the beginning of the year on the lunar calendar. It’s a 15-day celebration that will usher in the year of the horse. It’s widely celebrated in China, Korea, and Vietnam, according to the National Museum of Asian Art.
Here are some events to celebrate the Lunar New Year in New York City
Firework ceremony at Sara D. Roosevelt Park
Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Brooklyn Chinese-American Association Celebration
Sunday, Feb. 22, at 11 a.m.
Museum of Chinese in America celebration
Thursday, Feb. 12, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
South Street Seaport Museum celebration
Sunday, Feb. 15, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade
New Year Firecracker Ceremony
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Lunar New Year at Lincoln Center
Sunday, Feb. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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