![]() When the weather is good, Chinatown businesses hang red paper lanterns along the streets. What to Expect During the Chinese New Year Parade Boston Chinese New Year Parade - Red lanterns and confetti There is no one "best" place to view the parade. So where is the best place to watch the parade? Just follow the noise from the drums and firecrackers to find the action. You'll typically see performances along Kneeland Street, Essex Street, Harrison Ave, and several smaller side streets - sometimes all happening at once. Most of Chinatown becomes pedestrian-only during the event.Īfter the parade's initial procession around the neighborhood, lion dances take place simultaneously in multiple locations, going from business to business up and down all the streets, smaller lanes, and alleys. ![]() Chinese New Year Parade marchers passing through the Chinatown gate The Chinese New Year Parade route winds around the streets of Chinatown and gives you a great opportunity to see traditional Lion Dances - and a perfect excuse to visit one of the neighborhood's wonderful restaurants. The parade date varies each year and may also be subject to last-minute changes if we get extreme weather conditions - so keep your plans flexible if possible. With troops of colorful lion dancers, drums and cymbals, firecrackers, and great food, this is a special event you won't want to miss! (date and time to be confirmed)Ĭheck our February event calendar for any last-minute updates, especially if the weather looks iffy. The parade starts at 10am on Februat Phillips Square (corner of Harrison Ave and Beach Street) and finishes at 3pm. 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. ![]() 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.
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