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Laurel Lunar New Year and Lion Dance Parade (Oakland)

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Saturday, February 8, 2025 - 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free and family friendly!

The Laurel | 3501 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland CA

Event Details

The Laurel District Association invites all to celebrate the Lunar New Year in The Laurel at the free and family friendly Lunar New Year Lion Dance Blessing of the Business Procession! Come to the Laurel for shopping and dining, and view the procession. 

The annual Lunar New Year Lion Dance Blessing of the Businesses Procession will take place in the Laurel Business District from 2:30-5:30 pm.  A traditional Chinese Lion Dance procession Lead by Sifu “Master” Lacey from the Buk Sing Kung Fu Academy of Fremont, will travel down MacArthur Boulevard blessing local Laurel District businesses along the way. The procession will captivate our hearts and imaginations as the performers unleash two stunning lions accompanied by drummers, firecrackers, and offerings to bring luck and welcome the Year of the Snake. Local favorites like Phnom Penh, Everett & Jones, Fountain Garden, Degrees Plato and more will be open for service during this time. Grab a late lunch and enjoy the procession as it travels through The Laurel District. 

All are welcome to continue the celebration of the Year of the Wood Snake with a Traditional Lion Dance Performance, Dr. Feng’s Home Grown Talent Show, and Optional Potluck Dinner at Zhi Dao Guan – The Taoist Center (3824 MacArthur Blvd)! Bring your favorite dish to share with friends and family and enjoy the festivities through the evening.

Support your Laurel businesses and usher in a New Year of prosperity and stability.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Free and family friendly!
Categories: *Top Pick*, Eating & Drinking, In Person, Kids & Families, Lunar New Year
Venue: The Laurel
Address: 3501 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland CA