Chinese New Year NYC 2006

7th Annual Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade & Festival See Pictures from the Chinese Lunar New Year Parade The parade usually winds throughout Chinatown along Mott, Canal, and Bayard streets, and along East Broadway.
Time: 1-5 pm, Sunday, February 5, 2006
Place: Canal Street South

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. This event is organized by the Better Chinatown Society.

Dragon Parade marking the end of Chinese Lunar New Year Celebrations Sunday, February 12, 2006: 10am - 6pm

Where: starting at the corner of Bayard and Mulberry St. and continuing throughout Chinatown
To mark the end of the Chinese Lunar New Year Celebrations, the Dragon Parade will return to Chinatown. Approximately 10-15 dragon troupes will participate in these festivities.