This weekend is the perfect weekend to put down those Netflixs and head to Chinatown. "Why Elle*?" you may ask. Because the 10th Annual Lunar New Year Parade is taking place. Best of all it is FREE!!! So grab your best buds and your camera. This is one of the reasons why living in NYC is so amazing.
10th Annual Lunar New Year Parade
Sunday February 1st, 2009
Noon-3pm
Parade route: Starts at Mott St, Chatham Square,
East Broadway, Allen St, Grand St, Chrystie St, NYC
Description: The spectacle features elaborate floats, marching bands, lion and dragon dances galore, Asian musicians, magicians, acrobats and procession by local organizations. Over 5,000 people are expected to march in the parade- From gonyc.com
There are a bunch of other events going on as well, so visit ExploreChinatown for more information on events and Chinatown itself.