Many people in countries such as the United States celebrate Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or the Lunar New Year. It marks the first day of the New Year in the Chinese calendar.

Chinese New Year celebrations can last for days and can include activities and events such as:

• Chinese New Year parades featuring colorful costumes, floats, firecrackers and other attractions.
• Various dances, including lion and dragon dances.
• Chinatown fun runs or walks.
• Balls and pageants.
• Street fairs.
• Firework displays.