Chinatown Coalition brings expanded Lunar New Year celebrations to DC

D.C.’s Chinatown neighborhood is gearing up for an expanded lineup of events to welcome the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Fire Horse.

It marks the first year that a new coalition of longtime Chinatown groups has come together to organize celebrations across the neighborhood.

Tuesday, Feb. 17, marks the start of the Chinese Lunar New Year.

The Lunar New Year marks the start of the new year on the lunar calendar and is celebrated as the coming of spring, bringing themes of renewal, prosperity and fresh beginnings.