Thanks to the lunar (moon cycles) calendar, the Lunar New Year is a bit of a moving target. This year, it begins on Saturday, February 10, 2024, and celebrations last for as long as two weeks. 2024 marks the Year of the Dragon (taken from the Chinese zodiac). Those born in 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, and 2024 are strong and independent.
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, February 3
POSTPONED until May. Denver Lunar New Year Celebration
McNichols Center at Civic Center Park
Saturday, February 3, 2024, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Family-friendly celebration with local artists, food truck park, and marketplace, cultural entertainment and lion dancing.
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 10
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.
2024 Chinese New Year Celebration
Southridge Recreation Center
Saturday, February 10, 2024, 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 $10 and are available in advance online here. If not sold out, tickets available at the door. 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd., Highlands Ranch.
Colorado Chinese New Years Celebration
George Washington High School
Saturday, February 10, 2024, 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.
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
- 138 Pcs Chinese New Year Party Decorations Set: 2 Felt Chinese Lanterns Red Lanterns Oriental Asian Lanterns+2 Chinese Good Luck Garland+1 New Year banner+36 pcs Chinese red envelopes Hong Bao+2 Chinese Character Paper Cutting Fan-shaped Fu Hanging Ornaments+ 4 red paper fans+6 Fu door stickers +12 Chinese window clings+ 32 Chinese Hanging Tree felt ornaments+2 Chinese knot tassels+6 Pcs 3 Brass Coins Fortune Coins+30 Chinese lucky coins+4 adhesive wall hooks+40 twist ties+1 instructions.
- Material & Color: Made from felt, paper, and metal alloy. In traditional Chinese New Year color of red and gold, red packets, Chinese paper cutting window clings, Chinese character felt ornaments, Fu stickers, and garlands feature auspicious words to express good wishes for the coming new year. In China, red is the dominant color of the new year, symbolizing happiness, wealth, good fortune, and prosperity. Decorating your house with red is believed to ward off evil spirit and bring good luck.
- 20 Pcs Chinese New Year Party Decorations: 12 pcs 8 designs Chinese hanging paper fans in 3 sizes, 12 pcs Chinese good luck character and pattern cutouts in 12 designs, 6 pcs Chinese red lanterns in 2 sizes, 1 Chinese Happy New Year Banner (14 pcs Chinese themed paper cutouts and 9.8' long red raffia string), 1 pc 5.9' long red and gold lucky paper circle garland, 100 pcs adhesive dots, 12 pcs clips. The paper fans ship flat and come with adhesive tapes to fasten and loop strings for hanging.
- Color: Chinese hanging fans feature red, gold, and black colors and offer prints of cheery blossoms, lanterns, and Chinese character "福" on both sides. The square and circle lucky cutouts feature "福", plum blossoms, lanterns, koi, and Chinese fans. Chinese red lanterns feature red ornament and gold tassel. The Chinese good luck banner in red with gold foil accents features the Chinese words "新年快乐" which means "Happy New Year" in the centre and 5 designs of Chinese lanterns on either side.
- 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, Rat,Chinese Knot,Firecracker and 2024" Hard Paper Cardboard,Each Decoration is Made from 350 Gsm Paper Cardstock and Pvc Plastic.
- Chinese New Year Decoration Kit: 6 PCS Decorative Hanging Chinese Red Lanterns,10 PCS Chinese Characters Red Ornaments Printed with Chinese Lunar New Year Blessing,64 Pcs Chinese Characters Felt Ornaments with Chinese Lucky Words, Fortune Words, Health Words., 4 PCS Felt Chinese Knots Tassel Ornaments, 2 Pcs Red Paper Fans, 80 PCS Gold Metallic Twist Ties.
- 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 3.1" in length and 1.7" to 2.7" in width.Red Lanterns measure appr. 6.7" x 2.1".Felt Chinese Knots Tassel is 3.9" wide and 12.2" long.Red Paper Fans measure appr. 15.7" in diameter.Gold Metallic Twist Ties are appr. 7.9" long.
- 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
- 【Chinese new year decorations 2024】The 56-piece New Year's set includes two couplets, two blessing stickers, 4 red window stickers, a pair of cartoon Dragon stickers, 12 red envelopes for the year of the Dragon, 21 chinese lanterns, 8 pendants and a gift bag. Great value for money and ready for your new year decorations!
- 【Unique Design】The 2024 Lunar New Year decorations are designed with two different styles of New Year, advanced bronzing process and cartoon Dragon image, loved by adults and children, very suitable for decorating the 2024 Chinese Year of the Dragon.
- 🧧【68PCS CHINESE NEW YEAR DECORATIONS】Lunar New Year decorations set includes 2 sets of Chinese couplets , 2 pairs of door stickers (Fu /zodiac dragon) , 12 red paper lanterns (large/medium/small) , 16 red envelopes , 24 Fu character window clings , and 6 small felt hanging ornaments.
- 🧧【SYMBOL OF HAPPINESS & GOOD LUCK】Each item , adorned with auspicious phrases , brings good fortune , prosperity , and happiness into your home. The traditional Chinese New Year decorations create a vibrant Spring Festival atmosphere, infusing your space with positive energy and blessings for the 2024 Lunar New Year.
- 🏮【58PCS CHINESE NEW YEAR DECORATIONS】Lunar New Year Decoration Set including 2 Sets of spring festival couplets + 12PCS FU word sticker + 8PCS window stickers + 6PCS Dragon ornaments + 6PCS Chunhui stickers + 16PCS small paper ornaments + 2PCSZodiac Dragon Gate Stickers + 12PCS Red Envelopes+ 6PCS paper lanterns.
- 🧧【Good meaning】In the Spring Festival, the couplets are printed with couplet sentences, expressing the good wishes for the coming year, adopting classic red color design, bringing you good luck, happiness, suitable for you to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
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