The Lunar New Year is coming up, and 2025 is the year of the Wood Snake in the Chinese zodiac.
On Wednesday, Jan. 29, Asian and diaspora communities worldwide will celebrate the Lunar New Year, marking the first new moon of the lunar calendar. The multi-day festival typically involves family gatherings, parades, food, and fireworks and is known as the Spring Festival in China, Tet in Vietnam and Seollal in Korea.
This will be the second year that Lunar New Year is observed as a state holiday in Colorado.
Here are some events, celebrations and festivities around the Denver metro area for the Lunar New Year.
Chinese New Year Festival at Park Hill Supermarket, Denver
Jan. 18, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
3770 E. 40th Ave.
Free and open to the public
Cultural performances and demonstrations, food, entertainment, prizes
Lunar New Year Celebration at Outlets at Castle Rock
Sunday, Jan. 19, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Outlets at Castle Rock, 5050 Factory Shops Blvd.
Free, tickets online
Lion Dance performance, Red Envelope gifts, gifts for kids
Visit customer service and wish them a “Happy Lunar New Year” between Jan 19 to Feb. 12 to receive a Red Envelope
21st Annual Colorado Chinese New Year Celebration, Denver
Saturday, Jan. 25, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
George Washington High School, 655 S. Monaco St. Pkwy.
Tickets online starting at $28.52
2-hour shows featuring award-winning professional performers and local artists
Lunar New Year celebration at Town Center at Aurora
Jan. 25, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
14200 E. Alameda Ave.
Free and open to the public
Cultural performances, crafts, giveaways
2025 Lunar New Year On Havana Street, Aurora
Jan. 26 noon to 6 p.m.
2430 S. Havana St.
Free and open to the public, VIP tickets available
Global food and marketplace, cultural performances, activities and more
Lunar New Year Fortune Run, Aurora and Denver
Saturday, Feb. 1 at 9 a.m.
Sand Creek Greenway
Starts at $32.80, register online
5K, 10K and half-marathon
Far East Center Welcomes Year of the Snake, Denver
Saturday, Feb. 1 and Sunday, Feb. 2, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
333 S. Federal Blvd.
Free, reservations online
Cultural performances, Lion and Dragon dances, cultural fashion show, ice carving, pop-up vendors
Lunar New Year at Stanley Marketplace, Aurora
Sunday, Feb. 2, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
On Clinton Street near the Stanley Marketplace at 2501 N. Dallas Street
Free and open to the public
Performances, festive traditions, Lion Dance
Third annual Lunar New Year’s event hosted by Tiger Kims, Denver
Saturday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
7000 E. Colfax Ave.
Free and open to the public
Dragon Dance, performers, food trucks, vendors, music, giveaways, games and more
2025 Lunar New Year Celebration at PACE Center, Parker
Feb. 15, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
20000 Pikes Peak Ave.
Free, online registration
Traditional performances, martial arts, hands-on activities, mini classes
2025: The Year of the Snake
The snake is the sixth of 12 signs in the Chinese zodiac and is often seen as a symbol of luck, mystery, wisdom, creativity, transformation and love.
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