The Lunar New Year celebrations are kicking off in New York City on Wednesday. It’s the year of the snake – and those born under the Chinese zodiac sign are said to have wisdom, intuition and charm. PIX11’s Kirstin Cole has a preview of all the events happening to welcome the

New York City's acclaimed all Asian American Pacific Islander sketch comedy team will celebrate Lunar New Year with a night of snake-filled sketch comedy, music, special guests, drink specials and Asian treats at Caveat. Guests are encouraged to dress festively in red and gold clothing. Grab tickets here!

Asian American communities around the U.S. and around the world are ringing in the Year of the Snake Wednesday, including in New York City. The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival,

Asian American communities around the U.S. will ring in the Year of the Snake with community carnivals, family gatherings, parades, traditional food, fireworks and other festivities. In many Asian countries,

Rounding out Lunar New Year Parades in Brooklyn is the second annual Brooklyn Lantern Festival Parade. Come by and check out lantern floats, traditional Chinese arts, and performances. Be sure to swing by the main stage, located at 8th Avenue and 60th Street.

Buckle up, New York City. The five boroughs are in for a “challenging” Year of the Wood Snake, with the Lunar New Year predicted to bring major ups and downs — and upheaval for New York’s embattled leadership.

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng has reintroduced measures to make the Lunar New Year a federal holiday in conjunction with a resolution to recognize the historical and cultural significance of the traditional Asian holiday.

Schools did not close for Lunar New Year in the first year of the new law because the holiday fell on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. The date varies from year to year as the Lunar New Year is based on moon cycles; the holiday typically occurs between the end of January and the end of February.

From public parades to traditional dances, here's how countries around the world are celebrating the Year of the Snake.

Kirstin Cole visits Jing Li restaurant in Long Island City where they're celebrating Lunar New Year with food and traditional glove puppetry.

Jan. 29 ushers in the Year of the Snake (the Wood Snake, to be specific). Here are some of the best ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year around the city: