DC Chinese Lunar New Year
3-Day Virtual Program - Tuesday, Feb 1-3, 2022
DC CHINATOWN CELEBRATES THE YEAR OF THE TIGER
The 2022 Annual Chinese Lunar New Year parade is organized by the DC Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA) in partnership with Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA).
We will present a 3-day Virtual program event to kick off the Year of the Tiger and celebrate the 2022 Lunar New Year. The Virtual Program will begin Feb. 1-3, 2022.
People born in a year of the Tiger are competitive, unpredictable, and confident. Tiger is a symbol of strength and braveness. They are very charming and well-liked by others. But sometimes they are likely to be impetuous, irritable, and overindulgent. With stubborn personalities and tough judgement, Tigers work actively and express themselves boldly, doing things in a high-handed manner. They are authoritative and never go back on what they have said. With great confidence and indomitable fortitude, they can be competent leaders. They will not make preparations for anything, but can handle anything that comes along.
Years of the Tiger include: 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962, 1950, 1938
We wish you a Happy New Year and remain safe!
We hope our past participants will be able to join us next year!
Chinese Youth Club Lion Dance Troupe
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and Staff
Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA)
Carriage – (Miss DC + Asian Princesses)
TD Bank
Maryland Live Casino
Almas Shriners Clowns & Motorcade
Moy Family Association
Chinese Senior Citizens Association
United States Navy Academy
Chinese American Veterans of DMV
DC Chinese American Museum
On Leong Lion Dance Troupe
Wong’s Lion Dance Troupe
Jow Ga Lion Dance Troupe
Chinese American Museum
DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival
National Council of Chinese Language School
1882 Foundation
Our Event Sponsors
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Parade Day Details
What To Wear
Join in on the celebration! Wear the color red to ward off evil spirits and bring in good fortune.
To celebrate the Year of the Rat, wear your best rat accessory!
How To Get There
Skip the hassle! Take METRO to Gallery Place/Chinatown.
Options:
– If you are coming in on the Red Line from Silver Spring/Wheaton…exit at Judiciary Square and walk the two extra blocks.
– If you are coming in on the Red Line from Shady Grove/Bethesda…take the Bus Shuttle from DuPont Circle to Gallery Place
– Green and Yellow Lines will still stop at Gallery Place/Chinatown.
See the parade route to find the perfect spot for the parade.
Where To Eat
Enjoy the food! Chinatown has an abundance of restaurants—Chinese and other cuisines.
Get here early for lunch or stay after the parade for dinner.