Lunar new year 2025 atlanta
The Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a significant cultural celebration observed by various Asian communities worldwide. In 2025, the Lunar New Year begins on January 29, marking the start of the Year of the Snake. Atlanta, with its rich cultural diversity, hosts numerous events and activities to honor this festive occasion.
Stone Mountain Park’s Lunar New Year Festival
Stone Mountain Park is hosting its third annual Lunar New Year Festival on the weekends of January 25-26, February 1-2, and February 8-9, 2025. This Asian-inspired festival pays tribute to the cultures and New Year traditions of countries such as Korea, China, and Vietnam. Attendees can enjoy a special Lunar New Year Drone and Light Show on the world’s largest screen, a lighted parade, cultural craft activities, live entertainment, and other cultural elements. The festival hours are from 4 PM to 9 PM, with various attractions and performances scheduled throughout the evening.
Aurora Children’s Playhouse Celebration
On January 25, 2025, at 11:30 AM, the Aurora Children’s Playhouse will host a Lunar New Year Celebration featuring the Atlanta Chinese Dance Company. This event offers traditional Chinese music and dance performances, providing an educational and entertaining experience for children and families. Tickets start at $7.
Forsyth County Library Event
The Sharon Forks branch of the Forsyth County Public Library in Cumming is organizing a Lunar New Year Celebration on January 25, 2025, from 12:30 to 4:30 PM. The event features performances, crafts, exhibits, and food samples, offering a comprehensive cultural experience for attendees. Admission is free.
Chattahoochee Food Works Celebration
On the evening of January 25, 2025, from 6 to 10 PM, Chattahoochee Food Works will celebrate the Lunar New Year with live music, vibrant lantern displays, and exclusive food specials. This event provides a festive atmosphere for attendees to enjoy culinary delights and cultural performances. Admission is free.
Roswell Cultural Arts Center Concert
The Magic Eastern Ensemble will present a Lunar New Year Concert at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center on January 25, 2025, at 7 PM. The concert blends traditional Chinese instruments with modern artistry, offering a unique musical experience. Tickets are available starting at $25.
Atlantic Station’s Lantern Show
From January 21 to February 16, 2025, Atlantic Station will host a nightly Lantern Show to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Visitors can enjoy stunning Lunar New Year decor, including a “fog” breathing red dragon, and an enchanting lantern show at the top of each hour from 5 to 9 PM. Admission is free.
Johns Creek Celebration
The Atlanta Athletic Club Fields in Johns Creek will host a Lunar New Year Celebration on February 1, 2025, from 12 to 4 PM. The event features cultural performances, vendors, and food, providing a family-friendly environment to celebrate the New Year. Admission is free.
Decatur Lunar New Year Festival
On February 2, 2025, the Ebster Courtyard at Beacon Municipal Center in Decatur will host a Pan-Asian Lunar New Year Festival. The event features diverse cultural performances, food, a marketplace, and a lion dance, celebrating the customs of various Asian countries. Tickets are $10 for adults.
Plaza Las Americas Celebration
Plaza Las Americas in Lilburn will host a Lunar New Year Celebration on February 3-4, 2025, from 1 to 10 PM. The event includes performances by local talents and headline acts from California, along with food and vendor booths. Hosted by the Vietnamese American Community of Georgia, admission is free.
Culinary Celebrations
Several Atlanta eateries are offering special menus and events to honor the Lunar New Year:
- Dumpling Factory Atlanta: From January 29 through February 3, 2025, the Dumpling Factory is offering the Lunar Sharing Spread for two, including dumplings, noodles, and salad paired with complimentary oolong tea. Each meal comes with a 2025 fortune card.
- Doc Chey’s Noodle House: From January 28-30, 2025, Doc Chey’s celebrates the Lunar New Year with a trio of symbolic lucky foods, including dumplings for wealth, shrimp rolls for happiness, and peanut noodles for longevity. $5 from each dish benefits Giving Kitchen. Diners also receive a fortune cookie with a prize inside.
- JenChan’s: From January 29 to February 2, 2025, JenChan’s offers multi-course Lunar New Year dinners featuring dim sum, traditional dishes like bok choy, noodles, dumplings, and whole fish, paired with baijiu liquor. Reservations are suggested.
- Talat Market: On January 29, 2025, from 6 to 9 PM, Talat Market presents a three-course family-style dinner with new dishes from Chef Parnass, paired with an “epic” wine selection. Tickets start at $100 per person.
These events and culinary offerings provide a comprehensive guide to celebrating the Lunar New Year in Atlanta.
