Orlando transforms into a vibrant tapestry of culture and tradition during the Lunar New Year celebrations. From dazzling parades featuring vibrant dragons and lion dances to captivating cultural performances and authentic Asian cuisine, the city offers a unique and immersive experience for locals and visitors alike.
These events are among our favorite things to do in Orlando this weekend, and this month.
Join the festivities as we usher in good fortune and prosperity with a kaleidoscope of colors, sounds, and flavors that celebrate the rich heritage of Asian communities. Many of these events take place in the Milk District as well as near Little Vietnam.
Lunar New Year Events This Weekend
Orlando Chinese Celebration 2025 Chinese New Year Gala
Saturday, January 18, 3-5pm
555 Martin Street Apopka, FL 32712
Enjoy a festive evening filled with cultural performances of traditional Chinese celebrations. Come and experience the vibrant sights and sounds of Chinese New Year with us. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to celebrate the start of the Lunar New Year in style!
Tickets start at $10
Celebrate Lunar 2025
January 18-19, 12-7pm
Luminary Green Park
437 N Terry Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Get ready for the 4th annual Celebrate Lunar festival, now a two-day event for the very first time! Join over 7,000 friends and neighbors on January 18 and 19, 2025, at Luminary Green Park in Downtown Orlando. Celebrate Lunar is a joyful fusion of Asia’s diverse cultures, featuring authentic cuisines—from Chinese and Korean to Vietnamese, Filipino, Japanese, and more—and captivating performances that capture the spirit of the season.
Festival $15 adults, $10 children 4 – 12, under 4 free (free ticket required), Market $5 ages 6+
BONUS: KŌRI Bakery & Dessert will have a limited-edition Mochi Cube made exclusively for Celebrate Lunar VIP guests.
Lunar New Year Festival
January 18-19, 2025
XiuMi – The Cutie Shop
437 N Terry Ave Orlando FL 32801
Enjoy a Lunar New Year Festival celebration at XiuMi – The Cutie Shop. They'll have crochet, Popmart, and more other cutie stuff.
Morimoto Asia’s Limited-Time Lunar New Year Menu
January 20 – February 9, 2025
Morimoto Asia, Disney Springs
Celebrate Lunar New Year with exclusive offerings at Morimoto Asia:
- Snake Eyes Cocktail: A mezcal-based drink with banana liqueur, coconut, lime juice, and a half-salt rim.
- Tempura Softshell Crab: Crispy and flavorful appetizer.
- Bossam-Style Pork Belly: A rich and tender entrée.
Enjoy these limited-time dishes and toast to the Year of the Snake in style!
Next Weekend
Lunar New Year Festival 2025
January 25 – 26, 2025
4603 W Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL
The Vietnamese New Year Festival is the largest cultural event in Orlando, and it promises to be an exciting and vibrant celebration of Vietnamese traditions. This Spring Festival offers a wonderful opportunity for families to come together and celebrate their rich cultural heritage.
Including authentic Vietnamese cuisine, traditional performances, and exciting activities creates an immersive and memorable experience for all attendees. The event not only strengthens cultural connections but also provides a platform to share and appreciate the beautiful traditions and customs of Vietnam.
7th Annual Ramen Rumble
Monday, January 27, 5:30 & 8pm
Morimoto Asia
While not specifically celebrating Lunar New Year, this electrifying culinary competition brings together five of Central Florida’s best and brightest chefs, who will present a unique style of ramen, each made with creative toppings and textures for guests to sample and vote on. Participating Chefs will compete for the championship title of “Ramen Royalty of Central Florida,” plus bragging rights and the coveted “Broth Belt” trophy.
This year’s line up of participating restaurants and chefs includes notable names like Chef Nikk Burton of The Monroe, Chef David Tsan of Norigami, Chef Tatsuki Takayama of WA Ramen, Chef Eliot Hillis of Red Panda Noodle and Chef Jamie Riccardo Martinez of Tutto Italia.
Tickets start at $95
3rd Annual Lunar New Year
January 29 – February 2, 2025
The Courtesy
1288 N Orange Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
From Wednesday, Jan 29th through Sunday, February 2nd, enjoy a specialty Lunar New Year cocktail menu, thematic decor and a celebration of life’s good fortunes – like a great cocktail among great friends. One mocktail will also be available.
No reservations are required but strongly encouraged for opening night and the weekend.
- Red Panda Noodle will be serving on Jan 29th from 7pm – 10pm
- Hapa Halo Grill will close things out on Sunday, Feb 2nd from 6pm – 9pm.
Pottery Workshop: Chinese New Year Lantern
Friday, January 31, 7-9:30pm
Piante Design
141 Lincoln Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
This hands-on, creative experience is the perfect way to usher in the Year of the Snake, while learning the art of pottery. You’ll have the chance to incorporate meaningful symbols, such as the lucky red color, intricate patterns, or elements that represent prosperity, health, and happiness for the new year. Whether you choose to display it as a decorative piece or light it up with a tea light, your ceramic lantern will bring warmth and light into your home, celebrating the joy and renewal that comes with the Chinese New Year.
$65
3rd Annual Avalon SpringFest Lunar New Year Festival
Saturday, February 15, 12-6pm
Town Park at Avalon Park
3651 Avalon Park E Blvd, Orlando, FL 32828
Asia Trend proudly presents the 3rd Annual Avalon SpringFest to celebrate the Lunar New Year of Dragon on February 15, 2025 (Saturday) from 12:00-6:00pm! Located at Avalon Park, a premier community in East Orlando, the SpringFest aims to bring joy, unity, harmony and diversity to the community.
FREE admission & FREE parking
13th Annual Dragon Parade Lunar New Year 2025
Sunday, February 16, 11am
Mills 50 District
Parade begins at Lake Highland Dr & N. Mills Ave
Lunar New Year is the most celebrated holiday in East Asia. Many Asian organizations in America hold large celebrations and parades to share its spring festivity. Asia Trend, Mills 50 (an Orlando Main Street District), R.E.A.C.H. (Recognizing, Experiencing Asian Cultural Heritage) and Y.E.S.S. (Youth Enrichment and Senior Services) are hosting the 13th annual Central Florida Dragon Parade on Sunday, February 16, 2025.
Orlando's Lunar New Year celebrations offer a unique opportunity to connect with diverse cultures through vibrant festivals, delicious cuisine, and meaningful traditions. Don't miss the chance to celebrate this rich cultural heritage and welcome the Year of the Snake in style!