Lunar New Year 2024: Top places and restaurants in New Jersey to ring in the celebrations

Drums echo, dragons dance, and firecrackers crackle! The Year of the Dragon roars into New Jersey, bringing vibrant Lunar New Year celebrations alive!

The colorful mosaic of cultures in New Jersey is shining brighter than ever before! Recent research shows a surge in the Asian population, making the upcoming Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, an anticipated spectacle. From dazzling parades and lion dances to dumplings and festive decorations, check out the perfect ways to usher in good fortune and prosperity.

Top places in New Jersey to ring in Lunar New Year 2024

This vibrant festival, coinciding with the first new moon of the lunar calendar on February 10th, promises to be celebrated on a grander scale than ever before.

Bergen County
Situated in the northeastern corner of New Jersey within the Gateway Region, the American Dream Mall in Bergen County offers a variety of Lunar New Year events and Opera Nights. The venue is also set to host lantern festivals, mini concerts, and orchestral performances. Additionally, various locations throughout the region will host a Chinese New Year Culture Fair alongside the Korean Culture Festival.

Passaic County and Essex County
In Passaic County and Essex County, individuals keen on exploring the artistic side of Lunar New Year celebrations can visit the Public Library and Museum of Art. These venues offer a range of activities including storytelling and engaging craft sessions for children. Additionally, attendees can enjoy various performances such as the Dragon Parade, lion dance, Fan Dance, and Drum Performance, making it a vibrant and culturally enriching experience for all.

Morris County
Events will take place on Saturday to observe the holiday. On Sunday, they will celebrate Lunar New Year at Hanover Township Community Center and Rockaway Townsquare.