Join us Sunday, February 22, 2026, for another year celebrating Lunar New Year in partnership with the Royal Alberta Museum and City of Edmonton.
10:30 AM (The Outdoor Parade has been CANCELLED due to extremely cold weather) Meet at Museum at 11:40am for a 12:00pm start time.
12:00 PM inside The Royal Alberta Museum (9810-103A Ave NW)
12:00 PM inside The Royal Alberta Museum (9810-103A Ave NW)
Opening Ceremony in the RAM main lobby, in front of the iconic mammoth
12:30 – 3:30 PM
Live cultural performances in the
Amiskwaciy Theatre.
Free to attend, Limited seating – first come, first served.
Event Highlights
• $5,000 in prize draws supporting the Chinatown businesses throughout the event.
• Complimentary Year of the Horse teachings & stories
• Complimentary Chinese calligraphy
• Special guests will be joining us in celebration with photo opportunities
• Money God will be distributing 888 Red Envelopes
• Complimentary Caricatures
• Complimentary Face Painting
• Complimentary Photobooth
• Lunar New Year crafts
• Shop lucky charms and festive goods from one of our Chinatown vendor Creative Crafts and Gifts and Pampasgal
The Lunar New Year event is free to attend; however, separate admission is required if you wish to explore the museum galleries.
Come welcome the Year of the Fire Horse with community, culture, and celebration…we can’t wait to see you!