FLORIDA — From Central Florida to the Tampa Bay area, many will be coming out to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year, starts on the first new moon of the lunar calendar and ends on the first full moon.
That means this special new year will start on Wednesday, Jan. 29, and ends Wednesday, Feb. 12.
The Lunar New Year is correlated with certain animals of the Chinese zodiac. For 2025, it is the Year of the Snake.
Many Asian countries from China to South Korea and Vietnam celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Here is a list of events across Central Florida and Tampa Bay to cheer in the Lunar New Year.
Tampa area:
- Suncoast Association of Chinese Americans Chinese New Year Celebration
- Saturday, Feb. 01
- 15-Course Feast at Haven
- Thursday, Feb. 6
- Jasmine Flower Gala Show
- Saturday, Feb. 8
Central Florida
- Lunar New Year: Year of the Snake at Orange County Library’s Chickasaw Branch
- Wednesday, Jan. 29
- Lunar New Year Traditions at Orange County Library’s Hiawassee Branch
- Saturday, Feb. 1
- Lunar New Year: Year of the Snake at Orange County Library’s West Oaks Branch
- Wednesday, Feb. 12
- 3rd Annual Avalon SpringFest 2025 – Lunar New Year Festival
- Saturday, Feb. 15
- Dragon Parade
- Sunday, Feb. 16