If you’re looking for the 28th Annual Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade, you are in luck—it's happening today!
🧧 The Big Event: Chinatown Parade & Festival
* Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026
* Parade Start: 1:00 PM
* Festival & Booths: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Bayard Street between Mulberry and Mott)
* Theme: Celebrating the Year of the Horse
📍 Parade Route & Viewing
The parade is a high-energy spectacle of dragon dances, martial arts, and floats. Here is where to catch the action:
* Start: Mott Street & Canal Street
* Path: Moves down Mott Street \rightarrow Chatham Square \rightarrow East Broadway \rightarrow Eldridge Street \rightarrow Forsyth Street.
* End: Near Sara D. Roosevelt Park (Grand Street) around 3:30 PM.
Pro-Tip: If you want a good spot, try to arrive by 12:30 PM. The intersection of Canal and Mott gets extremely crowded, so heading further down East Broadway can sometimes offer a slightly better view.
🎊 Other Celebrations Today
If the Chinatown crowds are a bit much, there are a few other ways to celebrate around the city today:
* Chelsea Market: Hosting a "Lunar New Year Extravaganza" from 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM with food and performances.
* Brooklyn Children’s Museum: A family-focused celebration in Crown Heights from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Stay warm, and enjoy the confetti! Would you like me to find the best dim sum spots near the parade route for a post-event meal?
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