Lunar New Year
Saturday, February 22, 2025
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Located
at Hing Hay Park
Lunar New Year Celebration is Saturday, February 22, 2025.
Welcome to CIDBIA's annual Lunar New Year Celebration. 2025 marks the Year of the Snake!
Vendor booths will line up along S King St., dance performances and music will take place throughout the main stage at Hing Hay Park, foodies will have the opportunity to explore 40+ food walk destinations — you can truly feel the atmosphere of this cultural intersection. We look forward to celebrating with you soon!
I'm interested in being a vendor. How do I apply?
Vendor applications are CLOSED.
I'm interested in volunteering. How do I sign-up?
Volunteer sign-ups will open in the coming months. Roles range from set up, running the information booth, and photography.
Will there be restrooms and sanitation stations?
Yes, there will be portable toilets (ADA compliant) and santiation stations located at Hing Hay Park and on the corner of King St S and 6th Ave S
Can I bring a pet to the event?
Yes! Pets are welcome to join as long as they are properly leashed.
How do I get there and/or where do I park?
There are limited parking lots and street parking in the Chinatown-ID, we suggest taking public transportation (Link light rail, street car, metro, etc.) If you would like to park nearby, there are lots on 614 Maynard Ave S., 900 S King St., Union Station Garage, and street parking around the event perimeters. See transportation options here.
Food Walk
Our Food Walk will feature delicious menu items from Chinatown-ID businesses on Saturday, February 22, 2025 (11:00am-4:00pm). Printed menus can be found at our information booth in Hing Hay Park throughout the event duration.
The full menu will be posted soon.
Sponsor the Lunar New Year Celebration
Interested in supporting the Lunar New Year Celebration as a sponsor? Take a look at our sponsor deck and reach out with any questions.
Celebrate with Us
The Lunar New Year Celebration highlights each zodiac animal and celebrates the year's symbolism in the historic Chinatown-International District (Chinatown-ID). Since its inception, our Lunar New Year Celebration has become one of the largest events of its kind in the region, showcasing the diversity, richness, and cultural heritage of the Asian community.
The celebration features traditional dragon and lion dances, martial arts demonstrations, Japanese Taiko drumming, and other cultural performances on the Main Stage. Visitors can also participate in our Annual Food Walk, sampling dishes from local businesses. With a variety of family-friendly activities, arts and crafts vendors, and cultural exhibits, the event offers something for everyone to enjoy.
The Lunar Calendar
Lunar New Year celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunar calendar. Commonly referred to as the Spring Festival, cultures across Asia celebrate Lunar New Year with their own varied customs and traditions. Each year, the lunar calendar is represented by one the 12 zodiacs – which are Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.
The first day of the festival begins on the first new moon of the lunar calendar, which varies year to year, depending on the cycles of the moon. Generally, the holiday lands between January 21st and February 20th, and lasts 15 days from New Year’s Eve to the 15th day of the New Year.
This year, Lunar New Year lands on Wednesday, Jan 29, 2025. Celebrations typically begin the night before, and extends up to 15 days. This Lunar New Year marks the transition to the Year of the Snake, which is the sixth animal of the zodiac.
Traditionally, New Year’s eve and New Year’s day are reserved for family celebrations, including religious ceremonies to honor ancestors. Communities celebrate with cultural dances, fireworks, and plenty of traditional foods such as niang gao (sticky rice cake) and fish, to symbolize a surplus in luck and wealth.
Support Us
Consider supporting CIDBIA and our work to provide public safety, sanitation, marketing, and advocacy to area businesses by donating now!
CIDBIA events help fundraise for critical programs that support businesses and residents in this vibrant neighborhood. CIDBIA strives to bring back the community aspect of what festivals and events mean to the Chinatown-International District neighborhood in its many years of being the catalyst for significant cultural moments in Seattle. We hope to continue uncovering unique and equitable ways to build this community, together.