The annual outdoor Lunar New Year celebrations in Chinatown for 2025 took place on January 26th. The Year of the Snake was welcomed in an outdoor event featuring the lighting of firecrackers, followed by a Dragon Dance and Lion Dance. Hundreds of people enjoyed the mild weather and gathered near Lucky 97 for the festivities.

An indoor celebration followed that afternoon at the Royal Alberta Museum, with cultural performances and displays. An estimated 3,000 people attended. 

The Lunar New Year celebration in Chinatown was organized by the Edmonton Chinatown BIA (Business Improvement Area) in partnership with the Royal Alberta Museum, Chinatown Transformation Collaborative Society, and City of Edmonton.