2024 Chinese New Moon Parade in Montreal: Dates, Times and Events

Montreal is gearing up to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year, and catching your favorite parade is one of the best things to do in the city right now.

This year, Chinatown will be transformed into the biggest cultural exhibition and celebration with art installations, culinary delights, workshops, events and live performances around Sun Yat-Sen Park and the nearby cultural center.

We're talking lanterns, light projection installations of the 12 zodiac signs, and even a photo booth arch.

On Good Friday night (February 9, 2024), both traditional and modern Lunar New Year celebrations begin, followed by two full days of festivities.

When is the 2024 Chinese New Year Parade in Montreal?

Don't miss Montreal's Lunar New Year Parade on Saturday, February 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Marvel at the lion and dragon dances that parade through the streets to welcome the Year of the Dragon, symbolizing strength, wisdom and luck.

What are the festivities during the Chinese New Year Parade in Montreal this year?

In addition to rhythmic dances through the streets of Chinatown to the beating of drums and cymbals, you can expect a parade of artists in elaborate costumes and community groups participating in the festivities.

A series of cultural events on weekends with traditional music, dance and art performances.

Timeout tip: Don't miss the Wishing Tree in Sun Yat-Sen Park or the culinary offerings of Chinatown restaurants that have created special menus for the occasion.

What does the Year of the Dragon mean?

2024 marks the beginning of the Wood Dragon, a particularly powerful animal is expected to bring prosperity and wealth.

How do I know my zodiac animal in Chinese?

Rat (1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020)

Taurus (1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021)

Tiger (1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022)

Rabbit (1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023)

Dragon (1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024)

Snake (1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013)

Horse (1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014)

Goat (1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015)

Monkey (1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016)

Rooster (1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017)

Dog (1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018)

Pig (1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019)

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