The 13th Annual Chinese New Year in the Desert

Chinese New Year is the most important Chinese holiday and is known as "Spring Festival" in China, "Tet New Year" in Vietnam and "Seol-lal" in Korea.

The explosive growth of Chinese New Year in the Desert over the past 12 years has led to an expanded program at various venues in 2024. Participating venues include: Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Villa Azur, Taverna Costera, Downtown Las Vegas, and Downtown Container Park.

The success of our event has largely been due to the contributions of our generous sponsors and donors who have lent their financial support to this event. We want to thank Jamba inside the Las Vegas Airport for championing this year’s annual festival.

Twelve years in and Chinese New Year in the Desert has grown from just another cultural event to one that is an official state recognized "Nevada 150" event and what Forbes Magazine has called "one of the top 8 places in the United States to celebrate Chinese New Year".

Our goal is to bring the largest Chinese/Lunar New Year celebration in the US to the great city of Las Vegas. Every year the money we raise has gone towards increasing awareness and educating the community about the Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures as it relates to the annual Lunar New Year celebration.

Schedule:

Thursday, February 15, 2024

5:30 p.m: 13th Annual CNY Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (Free)
You are cordially invited to the official 13th Annual CNY in the Desert kick-off and ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Entertainment consists of the "Dotting of the lions’ eyes" ritual performances.
Location: Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas

13th Annual CNY in the Desert Gala Dinner (Ticketed Event)
Join us for the official opening ceremony dinner at Noodle Asia.
Enjoy a traditional family-style Chinese dinner immediately following the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas.
Location: Noodle Asia at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
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Friday, February 16, 2024

6:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m: Remy Martin presents 13th Annual CNY Dinner (Ticketed Event)
Join us for an elaborate feast at Taverna Costera. Enjoy family-style dinner with libations provided by Remy Martin.
Location: Taverna Costera
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Saturday, February 17, 2024

11:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m: Annual Spring Festival Parade (Free)
Join us for the Las Vegas Spring Festival (a.k.a Lunar New Year Parade) at Fremont East Entertainment District.
Announcers’ stage and limited bleacher seating will be provided on 8th & Fremont by the City of Las Vegas.
Location: Fremont East Downtown
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12:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m: Parade After Party (Free)
Please stop by the Downtown Container Park for more entertainment and visit vendor booths, and support the Fremont East Merchants after the Parade!
Location: Downtown Container Park

Date: February 15 - 17, 2024

Location: Various Venues in Las Vegas, NV 89109

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