Lunar New Year, Boston

Lunar New Year starts this week. Here's where to celebrate in Boston
Many Boston area restaurants will ring in the Lunar New Year with special menus and celebratory feasts. Popular places to eat for the Chinese New Year include Sumiao Hunan Kitchen in Kendall Square, Margeaux Supper Parlor in Cambridge and Red 8 at Encore Boston Harbor.
5 ways to celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 in Boston
Boston hosts multiple Lunar New Year celebrations, from festivals and lion dances to tea demonstrations and chocolate tastings.
8 ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year in and around Boston
This year, attend Chinatown’s annual parade, shop AAPI makers and artists at pop-up markets, and immerse yourself in art, performances, and history at special museum events and more.
What is Lunar New Year and how is it celebrated?
In the Chinese zodiac, 2025 is the Year of the Snake. Different countries across Asia celebrate the new year in many ways and may follow a different zodiac.
Here's how to celebrate the Lunar New Year in and around Boston
Lunar New Year at MFA Boston 5 to 10 p.m. Jan. 30 One event that will take place later this week is a celebration at the Museum of Fine Arts displaying Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean artwork. The museum will have a $5 minimum, pay-what-you-want general admission starting at 5 p.m. Thursday to mark the occasion.
Lunar New Year celebrations across city
Hundreds of people are set to take part in celebrations to welcome the Lunar New Year in Bristol. Events including traditional dances and food are being staged in Eastville's Chinese supermarket on Saturday and the City Museum museum on 8-9 February.
Celebrating Lunar New Year in New York City
Kirstin Cole visits Jing Li restaurant in Long Island City where they're celebrating Lunar New Year with food and traditional glove puppetry.
Western New Yorkers celebrate and learn the traditions behind the Lunar New Year
Wednesday, January 29 marked the celebration of the Lunar New Year, a significant holiday for many Asian communities.
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REWIND: Ringing in Lunar New Year with Boston's lion dancers
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