ANNUAL CHINATOWN SPRING FESTIVAL PARADE
Sunday 11 am – 2 pm, Chinatown, 50 Pender St E, Vancouver
The parade features the largest assembly of traditional lion dance teams in Canada with dozens of colourful and energetic lions. This amazing event attracts over 4000 participants with 100 000 spectators lining the route.
LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION: YEAR OF THE DRAGON 2024
Sunday 12 pm – 5 pm, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
Live performances, cultural street cuisines, calligraphy, tea ceremonies, fortune telling and more!
LUNAR NEW YEAR AT THE CHINESE CANADIAN MUSEUM
Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 5 pm, Chinese Canadian Museum, 51 E Pender, Vancouver
The museum will feature guided tours, calligraphy, print making , lion dance, and free tastings of traditional Lunar New Year candy and snacks.
CELEBRATE LUNAR NEW YEAR
Saturday & Sunday, Metropolis at Metrotown
Enjoy live performances, fun workshops and traditional displays.
NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS AT ABERDEEN CENTRE
Saturday, Aberdeen Centre, Richmond
Catch the Lions dance at 1 pm.
LUNAR NEW YEAR AT LANSDOWNE CENTRE
Saturday 12 pm, Lansdowne Centre, Richmond
Enjoy a captivating lion dance, an artisan market, arts and crafts and more.
LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION AT TSAWWASSEN MILLS
Saturday 12 pm – 2 pm, Food Court, Tsawwassen Mills Mall
Enjoy a Chinese Traditional Dance performance.
LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Saturday 10 am – 2 pm, Douglas Park Community Centre Lobby
Come make buttons and dragon puppets to celebrate the year of the dragon! All ages are welcome.
CREATE AND CONNECT: LUNAR NEW YEAR
Saturday 10:30 am – 4 pm, Museum of North Vancouver
Explore traditional New Year customs, try writing couplets, and learn about dragon imagery throughout history wile drawing your own dragon. Storytelling, snacks and daikon cake tasting are also available throughout the day.
LION DANCE CEREMONY
Saturday 10 am – 2 pm, South Granville Plaza at Granville and 14th
Witness the vibrant lion dance blessings, follow the lions around as they visit local businesses, feel the beat of the drums and help welcome the new year.
LION DANCE MARPOLE VILLAGE
Saturday 10 am, Granville Street, Marpole Village, Vancouver
The Lion will make its way down the west side of Granville Street to 71st and then northwards along the eastside of the street, stopping to perform New Year blessings on many Marpole businesses.
LOVE LIGHTS
Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 9 pm, The Capilano Suspension Bridge
The beautiful suspension bridge and surrounding park will be all lit up for Valentine’s Day. Stroll a sparkling Cliffwalk and pose under the rainforest chandelier. Lots of perfect photo opportunities.
VANCOUVER HOT CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL
Saturday & Sunday, various locations around Vancouver
It is another great weekend for the Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival. With over 162 hot chocolate designs featured at 105 locations, there’s lots to discover. Choose a spot and plan a yummy outing!
