NYC's Lunar New Year Parade today in Chinatown. Find road closures, weather and more.
The 27th Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade and Festival is being held today in Lower Manhattan.
Celebrations kicking off the Year of the Snake began on Jan. 29. This year was the first year that New York City public school students had the holiday off. CUNY campuses also observed the holiday for the first time this year.
When is NYC's Lunar New Year Parade?
The parade begins Sunday at 1 p.m., stepping off from Mott and Canal streets.
A festival will also be held from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Bayard Street between Mulberry and Mott streets.
Road closures for NYC's 2025 Lunar New Year Parade
The New York City Department of Transportation says the following streets will be closed Sunday for the parade:
- Mott Street between Broome Street and Canal Street
- Mott Street between Canal Street and Chatham Square
- Hester Street between Bowery and Mulberry Street
- Hester Street between Eldridge Street and Forsyth Street
- East Broadway between Chatham Square and Forsyth Street
- Eldridge Street between East Broadway and Hester Street
- Forsyth Street between Hester Street and Grand Street
- Forsyth Street between Grand Street and Delancy Street
- Chatham Square between Mott Street and East Broadway
- Broome Street between Forsyth Street and Eldridge Street
NYC weather for Lunar New Year Parade
Following Saturday's snowfall, temperatures in New York City will surge on Sunday with a high of 50.
Rain is expected to arrive in the city on Saturday night and stick around through Sunday afternoon.
Around parade time, the rain could be heavy, and a few rumbles of thunder are possible.
Organizers say the parade will be held rain or shine.
