City to celebrate Lunar New Year this Saturday Feb. 21

The City of San Bernardino will be ringing in the Year of the Horse at its third annual Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, February 21 from 12:00 pm until 6:00 pm at the downtown Court Street Square. The free family event will feature cultural musical performances, demonstrations, arts and crafts, food vendors, art galleries and much more.

“I’m so proud that our city’s Lunar New Year Festival has grown into a vibrant tradition that brings people of all backgrounds together to celebrate culture, family, and new beginnings,” said San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran.

The Court Street Square, located at 349 North E Street will be transformed by the San Bernardino Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department, much like recent celebrations such as the Christmas themed Miracle on Court Street in December and the Dia de los Muertos festival in November.

The festivities will include:

• Musical performances and cultural demonstrations, featuring a traditional dragon dance, Chinese flute player, Taiko drummers, a Filipino dance ensemble, and the Indian Springs High School Band.
• Arts and Crafts for the whole family, including creating paper lanterns, dragon puppets, origami, and dragon ornaments.
• Multiple staged photo areas.
• A gallery highlighting San Bernardino’s Sister Cities from the East.
• More than 40 food vendors and merchants selling goods.
• Community Groups and Sponsor informational booths.

“The Lunar New Year Celebration is fun for the entire family, especially the kids,” said Parks and Recreation Director Vanessa Carder. “The kids really have a great time, especially watching the dragon dance.”