Chinese New Year in the Desert 2025: The Year of the Snake
In a city whose identity centers around culture, extravagant displays, and sensational decor, Chinese New Year in the Desert involves multiple Las Vegas properties who go all out to showcase this traditional Chinese holiday. Throughout most resorts, discover spectacular Chinese New Year displays filled with vibrancy and excitement for visitors and locals alike, along with traditional Chinese culinary delights, all kinds of fashion, shopping, and live entertainment activities to commemorate the Year of the Snake.
There’s no better place to ring in Chinese New Year—the longest and most important festivity in the Chinese lunar calendar—than Las Vegas.
With an ethos of bringing the largest Chinese lunar new year celebration in the U.S. to Las Vegas, Chinese New Year in the Desert has grown significantly year over year, each time including more participating businesses and events. The Annual Spring Festival Parade sees float after float weave through Downtown Las Vegas, and the Parade After Party offers even more fun. Bask in incredible live entertainment, like martial arts demonstrations, acrobatics, performances, and lion dance blessings. The parade and after party are free to the public, and an unforgettable way to experience the one-and-only Las Vegas.
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