Celebrate Lunar New Year and
Welcome the Year of the Snake
Saturday, January 25 at Midtown Global Market
MINNEAPOLIS (January 13, 2025) – Midtown Global Market will host a free, family-friendly event to celebrate the 2025 Lunar New Year on Saturday, January 25 from Noon to 2 p.m. The Market’s Central Court will feature traditional dances and music, as well as kids’ crafts. Visitors can also stop by Pham’s Rice Bowl for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate with food purchase.
This year, we embrace the Year of the Snake – a symbol of wisdom, intuition, and transformation. It’s the perfect time for new beginnings, letting go of the past, and stepping forward with confidence.
Performances & Activities:
- Tay Phuong Lions
- CAAM Chinese Dance Theater
- Cypher Side Dance School
- Chinese Heritage Foundation – Name translations
- Lion Dance Performance
- Kids’ Crafts & Games – Snake-themed activities for children, and storytelling
LINK to photos from past Lunar New Year celebrations
*Courtesy of Midtown Global Market
Midtown Global Market is an international public marketplace offering groceries, great food, and unique gifts. Owned by two non-profit entities: the Cultural Wellness Center and the Neighborhood Development Center, the Market serves as a small business incubator whose mission is to provide access and opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs. Together these entities make up a dynamic community gathering place that highlights the talent, ambition, and cultural assets that characterize its neighborhood, contributing to its economic and social fabric. Midtown Global Market is located at 920 East Lake Street in Minneapolis, Minn. For information, please visit midtownglobalmarket.org
Contact: Mike Haberman, [email protected], 612-432-9898