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This event is in the past.It took place on February 17, 2026 at Sara D. Roosevelt Park.
Welcome the Year of the Horse with a thunderous bang: thousands of firecrackers explode to chase away bad spirits, while dragon and lion dancers weave through the crowd in elaborate costumes. It's loud, colorful, and the most visceral way to experience Lunar New Year traditions in Chinatown.
Lunar New Year tradition
thousands of firecrackers
dragon & lion dances
Chinatown celebration
Tips
⏰arrive early for good views
👂earplugs recommended — it's very loud
🆓free to attend, no tickets needed
28th Chinatown Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival
Welcome the Year of the Horse with a thunderous bang: thousands of firecrackers explode to chase away bad spirits, while dragon and lion dancers weave through the crowd in elaborate costumes. It's loud, colorful, and the most visceral way to experience Lunar New Year traditions in Chinatown.
Lunar New Year tradition
thousands of firecrackers
dragon & lion dances
Chinatown celebration
Tips
⏰arrive early for good views
👂earplugs recommended — it's very loud
🆓free to attend, no tickets needed
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