Ring in the Year of the Horse with Charlottesville Parks & Recreation!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 24, 2026

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Join Charlottesville Parks & Recreation for Year of the Fire Horse: Celebrate the Lunar New Year, a vibrant daytime festival that honors the cultural and New Year traditions of Asian communities in Charlottesville.

When & Where:

Saturday, March 7 | 2:00 - 4:30 PM
Carver Recreation Center

This festive celebration will feature traditional performances, hands-on crafts, and delicious food for the whole family.

Highlights include:

Traditional Performances – Enjoy the sights and sounds of Lunar New Year with music and dance by renowned performers.
Hands-On Crafts – Decorate paper fans, make a simple drum, and enjoy festive face painting.
Origami Demonstration – Learn the art of paper folding with UVA student Hans Yang.
Mulan Meet & Greet – Meet the legendary heroine and snap a photo to remember the day!

Let’s welcome the New Year together with wishes for health, happiness, good luck, and prosperity!

Admission is FREE, but space is limited. Advance registration is recommended. Spots may be reserved on the Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Website: https://www.charlottesville.gov/1905/Special-Events

Media Contact:
Ellen Joy
Special Events Coordinator
Charlottesville Parks & Recreation
434-970-3669
joye@charlottesville.gov

Ring in the Year of the Horse with Charlottesville Parks & Recreation!