Overview
- The 2026 cycle is identified as the Year of the Fire Horse, widely framed as a period of energy, movement and decisive change.
- New York City lists official events including a Fire Ceremony on Feb. 17 at Sara D. Roosevelt Park, Chinatown festivities through March 1 and a March 1 parade, with museum and family programs across boroughs.
- Buenos Aires schedules four days of central celebrations from Feb. 14–17 in the Barrio Chino, organized by local associations with embassy and city backing, plus a dragon boat race on Feb. 15 and city landmarks lit red on Feb. 16.
- Madrid confirms more than 30 municipal activities in Usera presented by the mayor alongside China’s ambassador, with opening rites, fireworks and a large multicultural parade set for the Feb. 20–22 weekend.
- Restaurants and cultural venues in multiple cities, including Madrid groups like China Crown and venues such as Madam Tusan in Lima, are offering special menus and themed events tied to the Fire Horse symbolism.