UMass Amherst Lion Dragon Club to Celebrate Lunar New Year with Downtown Amherst Parade
Lion Dragon from the UMass Lion Dragon club, will be featured in the upcoming lunar new year's parade in downtown Amherst. Photo: UMass Lion Dragon Club.
Source: Amherst Business Improvement District
The UMass Amherst Lion Dragon Club will welcome the Lunar New Year with a vibrant New Year’s Parade through downtown Amherst on Sunday, February 8, from 2 p.m to 3:30 p.m.
The celebration will feature traditional lion dances performed throughout downtown Amherst, with stops at several Asian restaurants. Lion dance is a centuries-old cultural tradition believed to bring good luck, prosperity, and positive energy for the coming year. Community members, families, and visitors are invited to experience the sights, sounds, and movement of the lion dances as they travel through downtown, blessing local businesses and spreading festive cheer.
For more information, follow the UMass Amherst Lion Dragon Club on Instagram @umassald and the Amherst Business Improvement District @amherstdowntown.
Approximate performance times are:
Amherst Fire Station 2 p.m.
Ten One Tea House 2:13 p.m.
Zhu’s Kitchen 2:21 p.m.
Fresh Side 2:29 p.m.
Lao Hu Tong 2:37 p.m.
Formosa 2:52 p.m.
LimeRed Teahouse 3:00 p.m.
Asian Taste 3:08 p.m.
IYA Sushi & Ramen 3:16 p.m.
Miss Saigon 3:24 p.m.
