2025 Lunar New Year’s Parade & Blessing of Merchants

Free
February 9
Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic SiteView on map

Celebrate the Year of the Snake in Canada’s oldest Chinatown, presented by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association! The festivities kick off at the Gates of Harmonious Interest with an 8-lion performance by the Wong Sheung Kung Fu Club, a dragon dance by the Victoria Chinese Public School, and traditional Chinese dances.

The parade will journey from the 500 block of Fisgard Street to the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association and Chinese Public School at 636 Fisgard Street. Afterward, two lion teams will visit local merchants, accepting offerings of lettuce and red envelopes to perform blessing routines that drive away evil spirits and bring prosperity, good health, and good luck for the New Year.

Rain, snow, or shine, this vibrant celebration promises to captivate and delight, showcasing the rich cultural traditions of Chinatown. For updates and details, visit hungfut.ca, or follow along on Facebook (@hungfutvic), Instagram (@hungfutvic), or YouTube (@WSKFC). Don’t miss this spectacular celebration!

Destination Greater Victoria is honoured to be based on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples of the Songhees Nation and Xwsepsum Nation, whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.