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Lunar New Year Celebration: Lion Dance & Performances (Emeryville)

Saturday, February 15, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Bay Street Plaza | 5616 Bay Street, Emeryville, CA

Event Details

Celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 with us!

Join Bay Street Emeryville on Saturday, February 15th and experience the joy of Chinese culture. The Year of the Dragon 2025 invites us to embrace change, development and new opportunities and this celebration will not disappoint.

Experience the traditional artforms of Lion Dancing, Dragon Dacing, Chinese Calligraphy and more. Try delicious foods from our amazing restaurants at Bay Street, like Saucy Asian, Uchiwa Ramen, Pippal Regional Indian and Mumu Hot Pot.

Saturday, February 15, 2025
Bay Street Plaza, Emeryville, CA
12nn – 2PM

  • 12pm-2pm: Chinese Calligraphy Demonstration by Bay Area-renowned artist, Jojo Liu
  • 12pm: Lion Dance by CAL VSA Lion Dance
  • 12:30pm: Cal Wushu Performance
  • 1pm: Dragon Dance by CAL VSA Lion Dance
  • 1:30pm: Fei Tian Dancers

Stay tuned for more updates as they come!

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
Categories: *Top Pick*, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Kids & Families, Lunar New Year
Venue: Bay Street Plaza
Address: 5616 Bay Street, Emeryville, CA

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