Numerous East Asian groups from China, Korea and Indonesia and headquartered in Queens made appearances. Firecrackers, also part of the tradition, were exploded to ward off evil spirits and allow good fortune to prevail. The highlight of the New Year celebrations in Flushing, the parade featured dragon dancers, steel drummers and fireworks. on Union Street and 37th Avenue in front of the 109th Police Precinct and ended at Main Street and 39th Avenue. The most celebrated holiday in China and other East Asian cultures, the Lunar New Year resembles Christmas in Western societies in that families exchange gifts and food plays a major part in the festivities.
More than 4,000 people gathered in the heart of Flushing on February 20 for the 14th annual Lunar New Year Parade as New York City’s second largest Chinatown celebrated the start of the Year of the Tiger. A dragon dancer and steel drummers march through the streets of Flushing as part of the 14th annual Chinese Lunar New Year parade celebrating the start of the Year of the Tiger.Photo Jason D.
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