Lunar New Year Festival 2026 - Year of the Fire Horse
APAPA Rochester warmly invites you to join our Lunar New Year Festival on Saturday, February 21, 2026!
This festive gathering celebrates the Year of the Fire Horse, a symbol of energy, courage, and new beginnings. Enjoy a vibrant lineup of traditions and activities, including the Lion & Dragon Dance, cultural music and dance, artisan crafts, children’s workshops, storytelling, and a lively Lunar New Year Food Market. Whether you’re a long-time celebrant or discovering these traditions for the first time, you’ll find a welcoming and joyful community experience.
Advance registration is required. - To help us prepare a comfortable and enriching experience for all, advance registration is required. Seating, activities, and event materials are planned based on the number of registered guests, so please save your spot early.
This festive gathering celebrates the Year of the Fire Horse, a symbol of energy, courage, and new beginnings. Enjoy a vibrant lineup of traditions and activities, including the Lion & Dragon Dance, cultural music and dance, artisan crafts, children’s workshops, storytelling, and a lively Lunar New Year Food Market. Whether you’re a long-time celebrant or discovering these traditions for the first time, you’ll find a welcoming and joyful community experience.
Advance registration is required. - To help us prepare a comfortable and enriching experience for all, advance registration is required. Seating, activities, and event materials are planned based on the number of registered guests, so please save your spot early.
Location
Monroe Community College
R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center
1000 East Henrietta Road
Rochester, New York 14623
R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center
1000 East Henrietta Road
Rochester, New York 14623
Date & Time
Sat. February 21, 2026
12:00PM - 4:00PM
12:00PM - 4:00PM
People gather for Lunar New Year in modern times to celebrate family reunion, honor parents, welcome new beginnings, and invite good fortune for the year ahead. Families and friends come together to share festive meals, exchange red envelopes, enjoy cultural traditions, and participate in rituals that symbolize hope, prosperity, prosperity, and good health.
As a community, we proudly celebrate this meaningful holiday and wish all our community members a wonderful and fulfilling year. This festival has become a cherished tradition for us, and we are honored to host our third annual gathering, with more than 2,000 attendees expected.
We warmly welcome everyone—not only the AAPI community—to join us in celebrating the Lunar New Year. This festival is an open invitation for all to experience the richness of Asian culture, enjoy meaningful traditions, and build lasting connections within a fast-growing and deeply caring community.
To celebrate this special occasion, we are proud to present the 2026 Lunar New Year Festival Program, created especially for you. This year’s lineup showcases a vibrant array of cultural performances, including lion dance, martial arts, traditional dances, and music—brought to life by talented local schools, community groups, and performers. We invite you to enjoy every performance, cheer for our performers, and join us in honoring the joy, unity, and rich cultural heritage that the Lunar New Year brings.
Location
Monroe Community College - R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center
1000 East Henrietta Road Rochester, New York 14623
APAPA ROCHESTER BOARDS
Joanna Ra
president
Moses Robinson
Vice president
Nancy Dimock
TREASUREr
Tina Fay
SECreTARY
Jennifer Jess
Board
John Ra
Advisory
Sungmin Shin
ADVISORY
Lily Lee
Advisory
Festival Committees
Mimi Lee
Mei Qi
Clement Chung
Shaw-Ree Chen
Wendy Phan
Jess Cheung
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