Planning Your Trip and FAQs
Find more information about Lunar New Year celebrations.
Venue: Parramatta Square & Centenary Square, Parramatta NSW 2150
Event start: Saturday 10 February, 2024 4pm
Event finish: Saturday 10 February, 2024 10pm
Celebrate the New Year with the dragon and lion dances, workshops and live entertainment.
- See the dragon dancing at 4.30pm and lions dancing at 4.30pm & 6.45pm.
- The stage program runs from 4pm – 10pm and includes dance, folk, contemporary music and more.
- The workshops on offer include flower painting, calligraphy and stamp printing.
- DJs will play music by Asian artists from a range of genres and around the world.
- Try your luck at a game in our City of Parramatta container.
MC William Suen
Yes, it is free to attend the event.
Yes, there will be a number of food vendors attending the event, as well as numerous local restaurants trading throughout Parramatta Square.
The event will proceed if it is raining, bring your wet weather gear! If we need to cancel due to dangerous weather conditions we will update the website.
Yes. There will be first aid on site.
No. The public domain is an alcohol-free zone, however there will be a licenced bar in Centenary Square.
Yes. Wristbands can be found at the Information Booth.
No, there will not be a fireworks display at this year’s event, however fire crackers will be present during the opening of the event.
Yes, free water bubblers can be found throughout Parramatta Square and Centenary Square,
Public toilets will be located inside PHIVE (until 5pm), Parramatta Square, in Centenary Square, and in the Parramatta Station.
Yes, dogs are permitted on a leash within the public domain. Local restaurants may allow dogs at their own discretion.
Where can I park?
Limited parking will be available on neighbouring streets and will be subject to signposted regulations.
Multi-story parking is subject to availability, the closest being:
- Wentworth Street Car Park
- Westfield
- Justice Street Car Park
- Eat Street Car Park
We recommend travelling to and from the event via public transport.
