Vancouver Webcam Feed Chinese New Year of the Rabbit

Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, has been celebrated in China for thousands of years. It officially takes place this year on February 3rd. However, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, the festivities are celebrated on the first Sunday of the New Year, which in this case in February 6th.

This live feed is in Vancouver for the Chinese New Year:

Vancouver Chinese New Year

This will be the Year of the Rabbit, and although there will be celebrations all over the city, the most spectacular events are organized in Chinatown by the Chinese Benevolent Association of Vancouver. Vancouver holds one of the largest Chinese New Year celebrations outside of Asia.

Every year Vancouver marks the Chinese New Year with celebrations around Chinatown, culminating in the annual Chinese New Year Parade, a cultural extravaganza that's one of the city's biggest and best annual parades.

Organized by the Chinese Benevolent Association of Vancouver since 1979, the parade has grown into a must-see event in Vancouver, attracting over 50,000 spectators and 3,000 performers, including the largest assembly of lion dance teams in Canada.

With more than 50 lions, diverse multicultural dance troupes, the Vancouver Police Department Motorcycle Drill Team, marching bands and more, the Chinese New Year Parade is a celebration not to be missed.

New York Webcam Live on Chinese New Year Parade 2011

The 12th Annual Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade & Festival usually winds throughout Chinatown along Mott, Canal, and Bayard streets, and along East Broadway.

This live feed is in New York for the Chinese New Year:

Chinese New Year NYC

The spectacle features elaborate floats, marching bands, lion and dragon dances galore, Asian musicians, magicians, acrobats and procession by local organizations. Over 5,000 people are expected to march in the parade, which will start at Mott Street and promenade through practically every street in of Chinatown, finally dispersing at Worth Street. The parade is expected to conclude at 3 pm, at which time an outdoor cultural festival will take place on Bayard Street featuring more performances by musicians, dancers and martial artists.

Parades are common and in many places across New York, you will see dragon dancers, lion dancers, local and international artists performing on the streets. In 2011 Chinese New Year is on February 3rd. Fireworks, parades, and cultural programs take place in areas like Chinatown, Columbus Park, China Institute, and Mulberry Street.

Many prefer to start their New Year celebrations with a Walking tour visiting areas where celebrations are galore.