UMass Amherst Lion Dragon’s New Year Parade
The UMass Amherst Lion Dragon Club welcomes the Lunar New Year with traditional lion dances performed throughout downtown Amherst. With stops at local Asian restaurants, the parade shares a centuries-old tradition believed to bring good luck, prosperity, and positive energy. As the lions dance through town, this celebration turns downtown into a moving third space where cultural heritage, local business, and festive community life come together.
