01/16/2025
Today at City of Las Vegas Government City Hall, CNY in the Desert kicked off the official start of the Lunar New Year Celebrations. Come out and enjoy the cultural celebrations with the entire family.
January 30th – Vegas Golden Knights Game TPM at T-Mobile- Arena.
Please check the Tmobile Arena Website for ticket information.
January 31st - 6pm: Ribbon Cutting (FREE) at Suncoast Hotel & Casino (9090 N. Alta)
February 1st 11am: CNY in the Desert Parade along Fremont Street
12-3pm Parade After-Party (Cultural Performances & Dance-for-a-Cause) in Container Park, Free for the entire family.
Chinese New Year in the Desert™ returns to Las Vegas for its 14th year, from January 30 to February 1, 2025. After its humble beginnings in 2012 at Fremont Street Experience, the festival has expanded across the city, now spanning venues like Suncoast Hotel and Casino – Las Vegas, Taste of Asia, Downtown Las Vegas, and Downtown Container Park
Recognized by Forbes as one of the "8 Great Places to Celebrate Chinese New Year," the event has grown into a major city-wide cultural celebration. The 2025 festivities are supported by Jamba at Harry Reid International Airport, Uehara Financial & Longevity Planning, MGM Resorts, Vegas Golden Knights, the City of Las Vegas Government, and Golden Catalyst, LLC.
Events:
Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025: AAPI Knight with the Vegas Golden Knights
7 p.m. at T-Mobile Arena – The Golden Knights take on the Columbus Blue Jackets. Stop by the VGK Concourse for a free Lunar New Year gift. Tickets: https://www.axs.com/events/639319/columbus-blue-jackets-vs-vegas-golden-knights-tickets
Friday, Jan. 31, 2025: 14th Annual CNY Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
5–6 p.m. at Suncoast Hotel & Casino – The public is invited to this festive opening featuring traditional rituals and lion dances.
Friday, Jan. 31, 2025: JAMBA inside Harry Reid International Airport presents the 14th Annual Dinner Gala
6–9 p.m. at Taste of Asia inside Suncoast Hotel & Casino – A lavish 9-course Chinese dinner with libations sponsored by Remy Cointreau. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/14th-annual-chinese-new-year-in-the-deserttm-gala-dinner-at-taste-of-asia-tickets-1040044379737?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025: Uehara Financial & Longevity Planning presents Annual Spring Festival Parade
11 a.m.–12 p.m. at Downtown Fremont East – Enjoy vibrant floats, traditional lions, and colorful costumes. Announcers’ stage and limited bleacher seating will be provided on 8th and Fremont.
Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025: Parade-After Party & Dance-for-a-Cause
12–3 p.m. at Downtown Container Park – A family-friendly celebration with lion dances, martial arts, cultural performances, and crafts for children. All free and open to the public. Dance-for-a-Cause benefiting Boy Scouts of America and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital presented by Nik, Jee, and the Las Vegas Dance Fitness community.
For the full schedule and more details, visit: https://www.cnyinthedesert.com/