New York Chinatown Marks New Year With Street Performances
Last update: February 18, 2026
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For this year, the 15-day celebration runs from February 17 to March 3...
The first day of Chinese New Year was celebrated in New York's Chinatown on Tuesday February 17, 2026.
Hundreds of people who filled the streets, danced, beat drums, and transformed the neighbourhood into a vibrant celebration of tradition and joy.
Participants carried banners and played instruments, as crowds watched and took photographs. Performers who addressed in traditional dragon costumes weaved through the streets, and drew cheers from bystanders.
Millions of people worldwide marked the Year of the Horse. Chinese New Year is among the most significant holidays across many Asian countries, particularly in Chinese culture.
