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.
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Saturday, January 25
Colorado Chinese New Year 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.
Lunar New Year Celebration in Aurora
Town Center at Aurora
Saturday, January 25, 2025, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Immerse yourself in the festivities with enchanting lion and dragon dances (at 3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.), engaging traditional crafts (cherry blossom tree, spin drum, glitter globe) for kids, Lunar New Year photo booth, and giveaways on the hour.
Lower level center court (between Macy’s and Dillard’s). 14200 E. Alameda Ave., Aurora.
Sunday, January 26
Lunar New Year On Havana Street
The Stampede
Sunday, January 26, 2025, 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.
Saturday, February 1
Far East Center Lunar New Year Celebration
Far East Center
Saturday, February 1, 2025, 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.
Sunday, February 2
Far East Center Lunar New Year Celebration
Far East Center
Sunday, February 2, 2025, 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.
Lunar New Year at Stanley
Stanley Marketplace
Sunday, February 2, 2025, 3:30 p.m to 4:30 p.m.
Stunning performances, festive traditions, and a mesmerizing Lion Dance to welcome the Year of the Snake with good fortune and joy. 2501 Dallas St., Aurora.
Saturday, February 15
Lunar New Year Celebration in Parker
PACE Center
Saturday, February 15, 2025, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
This celebration will feature traditional performances, martial arts, hands-on activities, and more. Attendees can enjoy mini classes, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities that highlight the rich traditions and customs of the Lunar New Year.
Please RSVP here for a reservation at the following event times: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Entry is FREE.
20000 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Parker.
Saturday, February 22
The Asian Pacific Alliance of Longmont
Silver Creek High School
Saturday, February 22, 2025, 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 2025 Items
- Chinese New Year Red Envelopes: Red envelope means the best whishes and good fortune to yourself and others during the coming next year 2025 and express your thanks and whishes in Chinese culture
- 6 Designs: The Chinese new year red envelopes are patterned with snakes in 6 different shapes and Chinese characters. The golden foil is very shiny and embossing is lovely and delicate
- Classic Chinese New Year Decorations: you will receive 2 pieces of Chinese New Year tablecloths, each one is about 51 x 87 inches/ 130 x 220 cm, rich content and large size to meet your decoration needs, suitable for rectangular tables, indoor and outdoor applications, which can decorate your Chinese New Year party
- Quality Material: these 2025 New Years decorations are made of quality and thick plastic material, safe, sturdy, and reliable, not easy to fade or break, designed with a smooth and tough surface, waterproof and oilproof, allowing you to easily clean stains on the tablecloth, which can be applied for a long time
- PREMIUM MATERIALS - 68PCS New Year Decor Set
- LONG LASTING - Unfading Thick Paper
- Home Decorations 2025: Celebrate with this set of 20 Home window stickers. Available in 4 unique styles with 5 pieces for each style, these 11-inch/28 cm diameter Home stickers are ideal for decorating house windows, store glass windows, or glass doors. These Home Decorations offer a festive and traditional touch. Share them with family and friends to spread joy and celebrate together.
- Year of the Snake Window Clings: These Year of the Snake window clings are crafted from high-quality PVC material, ensuring durability and waterproofing. Using electrostatic adsorption technology, these lunar Home decorations 2025 easily attach to glass surfaces without the need for glue or adhesive tools. They are removable and leave no residue, making them perfect for both indoor and outdoor .
- 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
- GREAT CHINESE NEW YEAR DECORATIONS - Decorate Your Chinese New Year Party Events with These Loving Chinese New Year Hanging Swirl to Make A Huge Hit,Which Will Make Your Chinese New Year Party A Celebration Worth Remembering.
- INCLUDE: 14 Different Double-Printed Chinese New Year Paper Cutouts and 16 Assorted Colors of Red,Green and Chinese New Year Face Foil Whirls Decoration,Extend to 37'Long. The Chinese New Year Decoration Includes:"Chinese New Year,Lantern,Snake,Chinese Knot,Firecracker and 2025" Hard Paper Cardboard,Each Decoration is Made from 350 Gsm Paper Cardstock and Pvc Plastic.
- 【RICH VARIETY】This chinese new year decoration couplet gift kit has many kinds of Asian and Chinese decorations for the spring festival of 2025 year of snake, the only supplier providing the year of the snake theme couplet.
- 【PACKAGE INCLUDES】 1 packaging gift bag, 2 couplets kit,12 red envelops 8 small red lanterns, 4 paper-cuts for window, 2 Fu characters.
- Design & Theme: This door sticker features a beautifully crafted design celebrating the 2025 Chinese New Year, the Year of the Snake. The snake, a symbol of wisdom, agility, and prosperity in Chinese culture, is intricately depicted with graceful lines and vibrant details. The design not only captures the essence of this auspicious animal but also brings good fortune and positive energy to your home.
- Colors & Visual Appeal: The door sticker is adorned in rich, Chinese New Year colors—vibrant red and gleaming gold. These colors representing happiness, luck, and wealth. The bold, contrasting hues create an eye-catching effect that will immediately brighten up any space.The shimmering gold accents add a luxurious touch, making it perfect for adding elegance and festive cheer to your door, window, or any space you wish to decorate for the celebration.door or window.
- PACKAGE INCLUDES: Celebrate the 2025 Chinese New Year in style with our complete decoration set, which contains 2 pairs of Chinese Spring Couplets, 14 vibrant red paper lanterns, 10 festive window clings, 21 Chinese New Year envelopes, 2 Year of the Snake door stickers, 18 lucky hanging ornaments, everything you need to transform your home and welcome the Chinese New Year decor
- QUALITY MATERIALS: Crafted from premium, thick paper with bright red and gold hues, our Chinese New Year decorations are designed to last, ensuring your home will shine with festive charm throughout the holiday season, Celebrate with good fortune and vibrant colors that bring joy and prosperity
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