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<\/p>\nCORPUS CHRISTI, Texas \u2014 VMart is inviting the Coastal Bend community to celebrate Lunar New Year with a full day of culture, entertainment and family-friendly activities in Corpus Christi.<\/p>\n
VMart to Host Massive Lunar New Year Festival in Corpus Christi on Valentine\u2019s Day<\/p>\n
The Lunar New Year Festival will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 3809 Airline Rd, bringing together traditional performances, interactive attractions and dozens of food vendors for a festive Valentine\u2019s Day celebration.<\/p>\n
Organizers say this year\u2019s event will be the biggest yet.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis year is completely different. We made it bigger, the biggest ever,\u201d said Cici Zhaiwang, co-owner of VMart. \u201cWe\u2019re bringing a lot of activities for the community and making it a full day of fun for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n
What to Expect<\/p>\n
Guests attending the festival can look forward to:<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc32 Traditional Lion Dance performances\u26f8 Ice skating court\ud83d\udc34 Petting zoo and horse rides in celebration of the Year of the Horse\ud83c\udfc3 Obstacle courses and kids activities\ud83c\udf5c Food trucks and canopy vendors<\/p>\n
Admission to the event is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThis is for everyone,\u201d Zhaiwang said. \u201cIt is completely free for people to come and enjoy the whole day.\u201d<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s celebration also highlights the Chinese zodiac.<\/p>\n
Celebrating the Year of the Horse<\/p>\n
The Lunar New Year follows a 12-year zodiac cycle, with each year represented by a different animal and personality traits.<\/p>\n
\u201cEach year has one animal, and it represents a birth year in a 12-year cycle,\u201d Zhaiwang explained. \u201cThis year is the Year of the Horse.\u201d<\/p>\n
Co-owner Zoey Tran says each zodiac animal carries symbolic meaning.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you were born in the Year of the Horse, people believe you are active, hardworking and strong,\u201d Tran said. \u201cEvery animal has special meanings.\u201d<\/p>\n
To honor the Year of the Horse, organizers are incorporating horse rides and a petting zoo into this year\u2019s event.<\/p>\n
In addition to the cultural performances and family attractions, festival goers can expect an extensive lineup of food options.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will have 7-8 food trucks and food vendors, so it\u2019s going to be amazing,\u201d Zhaiwang said. \u201cWe\u2019re also creating special Lunar New Year drinks and dishes just for the festival.\u201d<\/p>\n
Organizers encourage families and friends to spend Valentine\u2019s Day enjoying culture, cuisine and community celebration.<\/p>\n
For more information about the event, including vendor updates, visit VMart\u2019s official social media page<\/a>.<\/p>\n You can also check out other festivals in Corpus Christi, along with kids events and family activities happening around the Coastal Bend.<\/p>\n For the latest local news updates, click here<\/a>, or download the KRIS 6 News App. <\/a><\/p>\n