Sunday, February 2

Chinese New Year Parade in Boston 2020
Chinatown's Most Exciting Event

Boston's huge and colorful Chinese New Year Parade usually (but not always) takes place each year on the second Sunday after the beginning of Chinese New Year.

The Chinese Near Year Parade held in honor of the Lunar New Year marks the biggest annual celebration in Boston's Chinatown, home to the third largest Chinese community in the U.S.

The parade starts at 11am - or, if there are a lot of speeches, shortly after 11am - and finishes a few hours later.

Check our February event calendar for the exact date and time.

With troops of colorful lion dancers, drums and cymbals, firecrackers, and great food, this is a special event you won't want to miss!
https://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-event-calendar-february.html
Chinese New Year Events - Lion Dance Parade & Chinese Cultural Villages 2020
Chinese New Year parade in Boston

Chinese New Year officially starts on January 25th to welcome the Year of the Rat.

One of the most popular Chinese New Year activities in Boston is the huge Chinese New Year Parade in Chinatown featuring Lion Dances, drums, and firecrackers - truly an awesome event!

Two Cultural Villages also take place each year to celebrate the New Year.

When & Where:

- Chinese New Year Lion Dance Parade: Sunday, February 2 (to be confirmed), 11am- 4pm - Parade kicks off at the main stage in Philips Square (corner of Harrison Ave and Beach Street), and continues on Essex Street and other nearby streets in Chinatown, Boston

- Chinatown Main Street Cultural Villages also takes place also on February 2 at Phillips Square (11am - 2pm) and China Trade Building at the corner of Boylston and Washington Streets (11am - 3pm)

Both Cultural Villages feature free fun activities - calligraphy, dough characters, dance, music, origami, balloons, and more, with a different mix at each location.

Closest T station: Orange Line/Chinatown (or walk over from any Downtown Boston T station
Cost: Free

More information about the CNY Parade - plus photos
5 fun restaurants to visit in Chinatown
Where to go for Dim Sum after the parade

MFA Lunar New Year - Free Admission
Lunar New Year Celebration during February

Lunar New Year Celebration - Museum of Fine Arts - February 1, 10am-5pm

- Celebrate the Year of the Rat with free admission and plenty of fun family activities all day to mark the Lunar New Year.

Explore Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese traditions, and enjoy music and dance performances including a Lion and Dragon Dance.

Can't come on the 1st? You can get free admission on other days if you have a valid Boston Discount Card.