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 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 Spring Festival Lanterns】Illuminate the year of the snake with these 6 vibrant red fu Chinese paper lanterns. Measuring 6.3In in diameter and 9.8In in height, these Chinese new...
- 【What You Will Get】 You will receive a set of 6 red paper lanterns, each adorned with the character "福" (fu), symbolizing good fortune. These Chinese new year spring festival lanterns are...
- 106 Pcs Chinese New Year Decorations Kit: 6 Decorative Hanging Chinese Red Lanterns, 10 Chinese Characters Red Ornaments Printed with Chinese Lunar New Year Blessing, 72 double-sided felt red Chinese...
- Dimensions(LxW)(inch): Chinese Spring Festival Blessing Ornaments measures appr. 4.5" x 3.1". Sizes of Mini Chinese Lucky Felt Ornaments range from 2.8" to 13.4" in length and 1.7" to 2.7" in width....
- 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...
- 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...
- The 307 kit includes:2 couplets, 2 Fu characters, 6 Cartoon red envelopes, 14 small hanging ornaments, 2 Year of the Snake zodiac stickers, 1 Wealth God poster, 1 Car sticker, 139 Mini couplet...
- A Complete Set of Decorations for a Full Chinese New Year Experience:This Chinese New Year decorations kit offers a complete set to meet all your decorating needs for 2025. From large couplets and Fu...
- Package contents: You'll get 1 piece of Chinese new year door top banner measuring 74 x 35in/188 x 89cm, 2 pieces of spring festival door banners, measuring 71 x 12in/180 x 30cm, and 4 long ropes....
- Eye-catching design: Featuring traditional Chinese elements like upturned eaves and stone lions, these lunar new year banners are symbolic of good fortune and prosperity. The delicate details and...
- Oriental Asian Chinese Lunar New Year Festive Ornaments Kit in Bulk: This kit is packed with 161 hanging festive decorations, including 32 gold-embossed Chinese New Year Blessings Ornaments, 56 Lunar...
- Color and Designs: The Chinese New Year Blessings Ornaments are red and embossed in gold with Lunar New Year greeting wishes. The Asian Lunar New Year-themed ornaments feature the Dragon dance, Lion...
- Package Content : This set of 2025 Chinese New Year decorations includes a pair of couplets, a fortune character——福, 6 pcs red honeycomb lanterns and 8 sheets window stickers clings (4 styles)....
- Lunar New Year Banner : The Chinese couplets measure 70.8 x 12 inches and are made of polyester fabric, durable and foldable, easy to carry and store. The 12 x 12 inches 福 characters symbolize...
- Complete Chinese New Year Decoration Set - This set includes 1 Red Fu Chinese Knot with "Wu Fu Lin Men" Design and 3D Double Fish Pendant (38.5 inches × 20.5 inches), 1 Pair of Chinese Knot Couplets...
- Exquisite Bronzing Embossed Printing & Wooden Design-The FU Character and Couplets feature bronzing embossed printing—one side symbolizing "good luck" and the other "wealth" or "prosperity." The 5...
- Chinese Knot FU Character with 3D fish pendant: Bronzing embossed printing FU Character on both sides, one side for "good luck", another side for "wealth". Bright red Chinese knot symbolizes...
- Chinese Knot Couplets-1 Pair: Chinese New Year Couplets Bronzing embossed printed blessing words on both side,one side for "good fortune", another side for " prosperity". This Chinese new year...
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