Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade & Festival
Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade & Festival 2009
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Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade & Festival 2009
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Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade & Festival 2009
1 February 2009
The parade usually winds throughout Chinatown along Mott, Canal, and Bayard streets, and along East Broadway.
The spectacle features elaborate floats, marching bands, lion and dragon dances galore, Asian musicians, magicians, acrobats and procession by local organizations. Over 5,000 people are expected to march in the parade, which will start at Mott Street and promenade through practically every street in of Chinatown, finally dispersing at Worth Street. The parade is expected to conclude at 3:00 pm, at which time an outdoor cultural festival will take place on Bayard Street featuring more performances by musicians, dancers and martial artists.
Location
Canal Street South
Hours
Noon – 3 PM, Sunday, February 1, 2009
