Celebrate Lunar New Year in Rosslyn

Ring in the Year of the Horse with the Rosslyn BID at our 2026 Lunar New Year event. Join us Thursday, Feb. 19, 5–7 p.m. at Central Place Plaza for a free, family-friendly celebration featuring vibrant traditions, live Lion Dance, and festive fun in Arlington, VA! 

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What to Expect

• Lion Dance — At 6 p.m., Hung Ci Lion Dance Troupe will perform a centuries old tradition symbolizing power, wisdom, and good fortune.
• Find Your Zodiac Animal — Discover your birth year's animal and its unique traits. 
• Photo Souvenir — Snap and print a keepsake photo at our Photoboxx station. 
• Wishing Wall — Add your new year wish to the wishing wall and hope it comes true! 

Community Vendors

• Upside on Moore — Stay warm and sip on a cup of tea!
• Shoulder Cat Studio — This Asian-owned small business offers hand made pottery that is the perfect gift to commemorate the festivities.
• Wonder — They'll be handing out gift cards and branded reusable chopsticks (while supplies last). Plus, check out Wonder's Asian restaurants, Kin House and SriPraPhai!

How to celebrate in Rosslyn

Celebrate with your community and enjoy a festive evening — all for free! Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the new year based on the lunar calendar. While often associated with China (Spring Festival), it’s also celebrated in Korea (Seollal), Vietnam (Tết), and Mongolia (Tsagaan Sar), each with unique traditions.