Las Vegas Holds Event for Lunar New Year, Marking the Year of the Dragon
The Las Vegas Spring Festival, or the Lunar New Year Parade, will happen on Saturday in the Fremont East Entertainment District. The event is from 11 AM to around noon, with a parade after-party at Downtown Container Park between noon and 3 PM, featuring entertainment and various vendors. Furthermore, other Lunar New Year celebrations taking place around Las Vegas throughout the weekend include:
- At North Premium Outlets, there will be a dragon dance from 1 PM to 3 PM on Saturday.
- From 3 PM to 8 PM at the UnCommons development, an Asian night market will be held, with food, crafts, live entertainment, a traditional dragon dance, a squid game-themed display, and wishing trees. This event is sponsored by the Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Chamber of Commerce of Southern Nevada.
- The Shops at Crystals will hold a ceremonial lion dance at 1 PM on Sunday.
- At the Desert Springs Community Center, there will be a spring festival from 11 AM to 2 PM on Sunday, with live performances, crafts, vendors, games, and workshops.
- Starting at 3 PM on Sunday, the AAPI chamber will hold a new year's festival at Chinatown Plaza, 4205 Spring Mountain Road. A traditional lion dance will kick off at 6:30 PM, followed by a dragon drone show at 7:30 PM. The event ends at 9 PM.
The Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens' “Infinite Prosperity: The Year of the Dragon” exhibit is being displayed until March 2. This exhibit contains:
- 23K fresh and preserved flowers used to create the children
- 12K plants on display
- 8K handmade and hand-placed scales on the dragon
- 1.8K I-Ching coins on the money trees and around Caishen, the Chinese God of Wealth.
The year 2022 represents the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac, which is considered one of the most powerful and prosperous signs. According to the Bellagio Gardens Project Manager Leah Jonic, "We love the Lunar New Year, and this symbol, the dragon, is one of the most powerful and prosperous of the lunar zodiacs."
Chloe Kwan, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Asian Community Development Council, said the Lunar New Year is crucial for the Asian community and visitors in Las Vegas.
"It marks the beginning of the year, symbolizing a fresh start through family gatherings, ancestral prayers, and cultural traditions," Kwan explained. "In Las Vegas, the holiday is celebrated with elaborate decorations in every casino, reflecting the annual animal symbol - this year, the dragon."
Traditions such as gambling and celebrating bring luck, and these festivities unite different generations and preserve cultural heritage. Lunar New Year events in Las Vegas cater to diverse Asian communities, fostering unity and involvement. Kwan said, "This year, being the Year of the Dragon (the wooden dragon in particular), holds heightened importance due to its symbolic power and leadership qualities."
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