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CHINESE new year Celebrations
Check back for information about Chinese New Year (also called the Lunar New Year) celebrations, parades, and fireworks in the cities below. We typically update this page in early January.
Los Angeles (United States)
Annual Golden Dragon Parade（游行）
Saturday, February 4, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
North Broadway
The Golden Dragon Parade is the important Chinese cultural event in Southern California and draws over 100,000 visitors and tourists. The parade has been an annual event since 1898.
It features marching bands, lion and dragon dancers, performers, and over two dozen floats.
Learn more about Los Angeles Chinatown!
Vancouver (Canada)
Chinese New Year Parade
Saturday, January 28, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sunday, January 29, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sun Yat-Sen Plaza
It features different cultural performances, special lion dance, Kung Fu shows and more.
Learn more about Vancouver Chinatown!
London (England)
Chinese New Year Parade
Sunday, January 29, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Trafalgar Square
Floats, Chinese lion and dragon dance teams, local artists, food and craft shops. Continuous performances at Trafalgar Square. The biggest Lion and Dragon event in Europe!
Learn more about London Chinatown!
Sydney (Australia)
Lunar Lanterns
January 27 – February 12
Darling Harbour
Twelve extremely large Chinese lanterns, created by local artists to celebrate the animals of the Chinese zodiac（黄道带）, will be shown at different places through the city. The lanterns – which were uncovered in 2016 – have been updated for 2017.
Learn more about Sydney Chinatown!
21. Which city has been celebrating Chinese New Year since a century ago?
A. London. B.Vancouver.
C. Los Angeles. D. Sydney.
22. Where can you go if you want to experience different cultures?
A. North Broadway. B. Sun Yat-Sen Plaza.
C. Trafalgar Square. D. Darling Harbour.
23. How is Sydney different from the other cities?
A. It displays Chinese lanterns in different places.
B. It offers opportunities to shops and local artists.
C. It has attracted an audience of over 100,000.
D. It presents celebrations for 12 days in January.
