The CORE District, Dallas Chinese Community Center and City of Richardson will host the annual Lunar New Year festival on Sunday, Feb. 11, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., in DFW China Town, 400 N. Greenville Ave.

Lunar New Year is a fun and lively annual event celebrating East Asian culture and features a variety of cuisines and vendors, as well as dance and music performances. The event is free, and attendees are encouraged to register on Eventbrite.

“The Lunar New Year celebration is becoming a cherished annual event that embraces us all, fostering community connections and celebrating the unique makeup of the Richardson's community," said Richardson Mayor Bob Dubey. “We invite the entire DFW community to join us in the heart of Richardson to celebrate this event in a place where cultures converge and diversity thrives, which is known as The CORE District.”

Festival Activities

Festival goers will also enjoy a variety of activities, including origami, yoyo and calligraphy exhibitions and exciting live entertainment, including dragon dancers, lion dancers, martial artists, K-Pop performers, and a dedicated Kids’ Zone will feature face painting, balloon art, inflatables and more.

Throughout the day, attendees can also visit with representatives from community partners and area cultural organizations, including the Dallas Chinese Community Center, the Korean American Coalition, the Japan-America Society, Envision Richardson and the Richardson Public Library.

Festival Parking

Free parking will be available in most area lots and a free shuttle service will be provided to DFW China Town Lunar New Year Event. Dedicated bike parking will also be available. See links below for more detailed information.

• Event and parking information: https://www.richardsoncoredistrict.com/lunar-new-year-2024
• Free event tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lunar-new-year-2024-tickets-758453393517

About the Lunar New Year Festival
The annual Lunar New Year festival is held at DFW China Town, located in the Richardson CORE District at 400 N. Greenville Ave. The event reflects the city’s growing diversity and commitment to multicultural engagement, and since its launch in 2022, the festival has blossomed into a significant annual event, drawing crowds from across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and beyond.

About DFW China Town
DFW China Town serves as a vibrant hub of culture, offering a unique blend of tradition and contemporary life for the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex’s Asian community. The center itself is a shopping mall and food hub featuring a specialty grocery store, restaurants and a community center. It's the epicenter of Asian food culture in the DFW Metroplex, offering a variety of Asian cuisines including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese and Vietnamese.

About The CORE District
The Richardson CORE District includes the China Town, Downtown, Heights, Interurban and Lockwood neighborhoods and is a thriving entertainment and cultural center. Home to many independently owned and operated businesses, this area serves as the eclectic heart of the Richardson community.

To learn more, please visit www.richardsoncoredistrict.com.