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Thursday, June 20, 2013 | 6:18 a.m.

Dragon Parade and Lunar New Year Festival

Where

634 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, FL 32803

Upcoming

10:45 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

Categories

Festivals

Lunar New Year is the most important festival celebrated in Asia.  In countries such as Australia, Canada and the United States, although Chinese New Year is not an official holiday, many Asian organizations hold large celebrations and parades to share the culture. Cities like New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sydney and London have already held many successful Lunar New Year Parades which attract thousands and thousands audiences.This year, Mills 50 Orlando Mainstreet District together with Asia Trend Magazine, REACH of Central Florida (Recognizing Educating Asian Cultural Heritage) and Y.E.S.S. (Youth Enrichment and Senior Services) joined hands to organize the Central Florida local community Dragon Parade Lunar New Year Festival on February 10th, 2013 to celebrate the Year of the Snake. The festival starts at 10:45am with a community parade (begins at Hillcrest St. & Hampton Ave and ends at Hillcrest St. & Mills Ave) followed by a 4-hour festival which takes place at 634 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, FL 32803 Colonial Photo & Hobby parking lot. Come experience the Asian culture with cultural performances, exotic Asian food, Arts and Crafts and exhibitions.  Admission is free.

 
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