Lunar New Year celebrations for all Cambridge and surrounding communities. Let’s welcome the Year of the Horse together!
Lunar New Year is the year’s biggest celebration in East and South Asia. Chinese American Association of Cambridge (CAAC), one of the most prominent local Asian community non-profit organizations in Cambridge, will bring the 7th annual Lunar New Year celebrations to the Cambridge community and surrounding communities.
The event has three parts:
- 12:30–2:00 PM: Culture Fair – Interactive cultural experiences at the cafeteria, including Chinese calligraphy, paper cutting, tanghulu, raffles, and more.
- 2:00–4:00 PM: Performances – Highlights such as lion dance, traditional Chinese dance, ballet, kung fu, and horse-themed acts.
- 4:00–4:30 PM: Take Home New Year Blessings – Free Chinese snacks and calligraphy Fu (福) at the cafeteria.
This is the 4th annual in-person Lunar New Year celebration event organized by CAAC. Last year’s event was hosted at the same venue—check out the recap and videos here: 2025 Event Recap.
Photos from past events can be found in our Google Albums:
Date and Time
Sunday, February 1, 2026 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Location
Fitzgerald Theatre, Cambridge Rindge & Latin School 459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138 View on Google Maps
Accessibility: The theater is wheelchair accessible; please reach out to security staff at the event if you need assistance.
Public Transportation: Take the Red Line to Harvard Square. Walk down Massachusetts Ave toward Central Square to Quincy Street, turn left on Quincy, then right on Broadway—CRLS is on your left. If coming from Route 2, park at Alewife MBTA station and take the T. Parking around CRLS is limited, so public transit is recommended.
Parking: Street parking available. On Sundays, park in any legal spot (including Resident-Only) and meters are free.
Highlights
- Designed with community input for a family-friendly experience.
- Interactive booths: Chinese calligraphy, paper cutting, tanghulu , raffles.
- Performances: MIT Lion Dance Team, MIT Flow Dance Team, Asian American Ballet Project , Wu Dao Kung Fu & Tai Chi, and more.
- End with free blessings: Snacks and Fu (福) calligraphy.
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