The Lunar New Year begins Wednesday, but celebrations around the area are spread over multiple weeks, making it easier to find street parades, lion dances, concerts, family-friendly performances, night markets and new beers.

While Lunar New Year’s legislatively recognized holiday status in Washington is recent, some local groups have celebrated the holiday for decades. Here’s what’s going on this year.

This year, attend Chinatown’s annual parade, shop AAPI makers and artists at pop-up markets, and immerse yourself in art, performances, and history at special museum events and more.

Ring in the Year of the Snake with these thrilling Lunar New Year events throughout the Bay Area. 1/29 SF CITY HALL LIGHTING This Wednesday, SF's City Hall will be transformed into a stunning showcase of red and yellow in honor of Lunar New Year,