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Free Chinese New Year Parade and Festival Set for Mexico City’s Centro Histórico on February 7

The gathering precedes the Feb. 17 start of the Year of the Fire Horse, with a costume contest requiring registration by February 2.

Overview

  • Festivities begin at 10:00 a.m. on Moneda 13 outside the Museo Nacional de las Culturas del Mundo, with free entry for the public.
  • The celebration is organized by the Chinese community in Mexico with support from the Embassy of China and the China Cultural Center, in coordination with the museum.
  • Organizers report a large procession featuring more than 30 dragons and at least six lions moving through the Centro Histórico.
  • On-site programming includes dragon and lion dances, martial arts demonstrations, workshops and conferences oriented to families.
  • A themed costume contest tied to the Fire Horse offers prizes reportedly including smartphones for participating attendees.