Thanks to the lunar (moon cycles) calendar, the Lunar New Year is a bit of a moving target. This year, it begins on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, and celebrations last for as long as two weeks. 2025 marks the Year of the Snake (taken from the Chinese zodiac). Those born in 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, and 2025 are intuitive, strategic and intelligent.
Celebrations are an explosion of light and sound with fireworks, music and traditional lion dances. Never one to miss a party, Colorado will celebrate Lunar New Year with many activities and parties, some for the kiddos and others for grown-ups.
Here are some we could find. If you know of any we’ve missed, email us at info@milehighonthecheap.com and we’ll try and get them added to the list.
Also, check out a huge list of free things to do around Denver this week. And if you haven’t subscribed to Mile High on the Cheap’s email list, sign up now. There’s no better way to ring in the new year!
Saturday, January 25
Colorado Chinese New Years Celebration
George Washington High School
Saturday, January 25, 2025, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The largest celebration in the area. FREE admission for the Cultural Fair, Taste of China and a Marketplace filled with arts & crafts. Savor a variety of authentic Chinese foods. Experience cultural displays, entertainment, music, artworks and crafts, calligraphy, traditional costumes, children’s games and more. Tickets are $25 to the Celebration Show from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. It features acrobats, magic, dance, opera, music, martial arts and a children’s choir. 655 S. Monaco Pkwy., Denver. 2025
Lunar New Year Show
Asian Spice
Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 11 a.m.
A spectacular Lion and Dragon dance will be performed by Guiding Mountain Lion Dance group. 7444 W. Chatfield Ave., Unit G, Littleton
Sunday, February 4
Lunar New Year On Havana Street
The Stampede
Sunday, February 4, 2024, noon to 6 p.m.
Family-friendly event with food, lion dancers, modern K-Pop and traditional music performances, martial arts demos, International Marketplace, craft activities and and more in the heart of Aurora. 2430 S. Havana St., Aurora.
Friday, February 9
Lunar New Year Festival
Town Center at Aurora
Friday, February 9, 2024, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Immerse yourself in the festivities with enchanting lion and dragon dances, engaging traditional crafts for kids, and a feast of mouthwatering Asian cuisine. 14200 E. Alameda Ave., Aurora.
Saturday, February 1
Far East Center Lunar New Year Celebration
Far East Center
Saturday, February 10, 2024, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Celebrate Lunar New Year with events all day including lion dances and special performances. Food vendors, food trucks, artisans and more fill the parking lot. 333 S. Federal Blvd., Denver.
2025 Chinese New Year Celebration
Southridge Recreation Center
Saturday, February 1, 2025, noon to 4 p.m.
FREE cultural fair from noon to 4 p.m. Special performance by the Great Wall Chinese Academy with dragon and lion dances, martial arts and both choral and instrumental performances. Tickets to the show are $12 and are available in advance online here. If not sold out, tickets available at the door. 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd., Highlands Ranch. 2025
Ross-Broadway Branch Library
Saturday, February 10, 2024, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Make a fun clothespin dragon craft. Ages 1 to 7. 33 E. Bayaud Ave., Denver.
Nana’s Dim Sum and Dumplings
Saturday, February 10, 2024, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Nana’s will come alive with the thunderous beats of drums and the mesmerizing movements and dynamic choreography of the traditional Lion Dance Ceremony. Held in front of the restaurant. 3316 Tejon St., Denver.
Sunday, February 11
Far East Center Lunar New Year Celebration
Far East Center
Sunday, February 11, 2024, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Celebrate Lunar New Year with events all day including lion dances and special performances. Food vendors, food trucks, artisans and more fill the parking lot. 333 S. Federal Blvd., Denver.
Saturday, February 24
The Asian Pacific Alliance of Longmont
Silver Creek High School
Saturday, February 24, 2024, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
This FREE event features food, live performances, including the Lion Dance, cultural games and hands-on activities. 4901 Nelson Rd., Longmont.
Some Fun Lunar New Year 2024 Items
- Chinese traditional dragon decorations
- 1.7m long
- No Diy Required: The Chinese New Year banner comes pre-assembled, saving you time and effort. Simply find the perfect spot in your home, whether it’s your living room, front door, or ceiling, and hang it up instantly, ensures that you can spend less time preparing and more time enjoying the festivities.
- Meaningful Chinese New Year Designs: Featuring iconic New Year symbols like the snake, gold ingots, lanterns, firecrackers, and the number “2025,” these decorations capture the essence of the holiday. The "Congratulations on Wealth" and "Happy New Year" phrases further enrich the cultural significance, making your celebration both joyful and meaningful.
- Durable Thick Cardboard: Chinese new year decorations 2025 are made of sturdy thick cardboard, double side printed, with bright and clear patterns, not easy to tear off or fade, without bad smell, smooth and water-repellent surface, can stand firmly on the desktop for a long time and will add a touch of bright color to your much-anticipated Lunar New Year
- Traditional Chinese Design: The centerpiece table decorations adopt many elements of the China lunar New Year, including lanterns, dragons, ingots, Chinese knots, Chinese characters for Happy New Year, Fu, Fish, 2025, etc. Express auspicious meanings with classic red and gold, symbolizing health, peace, happiness, good luck and wealth, and full of the joy of the 2025 Lunar New Year
- Package contents: you will receive 47 pieces in total, includes 3 pieces couplets 1 piece Chinese Fu character, 12 pieces Chinese red envelopes, 4 pieces window decals, 4 pieces Chinese knot, 5 pieces Chinese Feng Shui coins,10 pieces lanterns and 8 pieces red felt lucky character, comes with some extra red ropes
- Fu character stickers: the Chinese character Fu means Good Luck, made of quality material, with exquisite design and fine workmanship, they can be applied for window, wall, door and other place with glue or tape (not included), and bring you good luck and fortune
- PACKAGE INCLUDED: 15 Pcs strings of Chinese lucky coins. Enough quantity for your various needs.
- GOOD MEANINGS: The items feature the Chinese knots and the 5 copper coins, combined with the classic red color, they symbolize good luck and wishes for the New Year's wealth.
- Chinese New Year Decorations: You're provided with 12 pieces of Chinese New Year decorations dragon lucky charms red hanging tassels. Enough to share or meet decoration needs, bring the Chinese lucky coins charms home to let them bring you and your family and friends infinite luck and blessings
- Material: The knot is made of soft polyester silk and wooden material, soft and feels silky, rustproof, anti-aging, sturdy, the material is safe, handmade. So durable and reusable. Each Chinese knot ornament comes with a pendant for easy hanging
- Rich Quantity and Various Styles: the package includes 25 pieces of Chinese New Year photo booth props that come along with 25 sticks and 25 double side stickers; Each prop is different in design and style, from traditional Chinese elements to fun party accessories, catering to the various needs and preferences
- Appropriate Sizes: each Chinese New Year decoration is thoughtfully designed in a proper size, fitting well within your hand and is easily visible in photographs; The sizes ensure ease of handling and suitable for most people, enhancing festive atmosphere to Chinese New Year event or celebration
- NEED SIMPLE DIY FOR HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR BANNER:We have prepared all the Happy Chinese New Year Banner letter,needing you a few minutes to get it together and then find a good place to hang.Happy Chinese New Year Banner is very easy to fold
- EYE CATCHING CHINESE NEW YEAR DECORATION:Unique Happy Chinese New Year Banner design,Elements include Cai Shen Ye,Jin yuan bao,Chinese wu si,Hongbao and so on.Absolutely Beautiful and Perfect for the event you will have in Lunar New year
- Chinese New Year hanging banners: You will get 2 sets Fu Character hanging banner, symbolizes happiness, wealth, health, good fortune, and good wishes. ideal for Chinese new year decorations.
- Material: The Lunar New Year door hanging is made of high-quality thick cardboard, which is durable and strong, and will not fold or tear easily.
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