DC CHINATOWN CELEBRATES THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE!

The Annual Chinese Lunar New Year Parade is hosted and organized by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Washington, DC (CCBA) in partnership with the DC Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA). In the lunar calendar, it will be the year 4723! The streets of DC’s Chinatown will be filled with revelers and spectators as we celebrate the Year of the Snake.

Join us for a vibrant community-based parade featuring various cultural and community performers. The grand finale will include a spectacular firecracker show in the middle of H Street. Come early to enjoy a meal at one of the many local eateries and restaurants, and then find the perfect curbside spot to witness the colorful festivities!

We advise taking the METRO to Gallery Place and avoiding the transportation hassle is best.

In Chinese zodiac, the snake is associated with wisdom, charm, elegance, and transformation. People born in the Year of the Snake are believed to be intuitive, strategic, and intelligent. People born as Snakes are mysterious, smart, wise, good at talking, determined, and caring. They value knowledge, work hard to achieve goals, and form deep bonds in relationships.

Years of the Snake include 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, and 1917.

CCBA have been hosting the annual parade for over 65 years.

Parade Participants include the following:

DC Police Cruisers and Motorcycles
DC Police Honor Guard
US Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, Mayor Muriel Bowser & VIPs
Chinese Seniors Citizens Association
Mayor’s Office on Asian Pacific Islander Affairs
DC Police Academy
Councilmember Anita Bonds’ Team
MGM
CYC Lion Dance Troupe
Chinese Princesses & Horse Carriage
12 Zodiac Animals
The Three Princes
TECRO Chinese Language School (Drumline team)
TECRO Military Delegation
Confucius Group
Taiwan Benevolent Association
Hwang Pu Alumni Association
Wong’s People Lion Dance Troupe
KMT Washington Chapter
On Leong Merchant Association
Chinese Freemason
Hip Sing Association
Eng Family Association
Jow Ga Shaolin Lion Dance & Dragon Troupe
Global Federation of Chinese Businesswomen of Baltimore
Chinese NESTA
Washington Metropolitan Assoc of Chinese Schools
Northern Virginia Experimental Chinese School
Global Federation of Chinese Businesswomen of Baltimore
MGM
Excel Academy Public Charter School Drumline
Moy Family Association
American Legion
US Chinese American Naval Academy Midshipmen
Choy Wu Lion Dance Troupe
US Chinese American Military Veterans
Yu Ting Public Charter School
The Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital
DC Public Library
DC Dragon Boat Club
Seed Public Charter/Statesman School for Boys Drumline
Smithsonian Institution
OCA-DC
1882 Foundation, Inc.
Friends of the National Asian-Pacific American Museum
CCACC Dragon
US Coast Guard Academy
US Military Academy West Point Cadets
US Air Force Academy
Downtown BID
MGM
Hung Ci Lion Dance Troupe
Shaolin Temple Kung Fu School
Tinkus Bolivian Dance Team
Almas Shriners Clowns & Motorcade
DC Fire Engine and EMS Department

Join in on the celebration! Wear the color red to ward off evil spirits and bring in good fortune to celebrate the Year of the Dragon!

The parade starts on 6th and Eye St NW and ends on 6th and H. To see a route map, download the parade route PDF.