Sunday, February 15, 2026 12-6pm FREE

2026 Lunar New Year On Havana Street – Year of the Horse

This is a SAVE the DATE EVENT PAGE for 2026. Year of the Horse – Celebrate Lunar New Year On Havana Street on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at The Stampede.

*Event Page Details will be updated closer to 2026

Details Below are from Lunar New Year 2025 – Year of the Snake

Event Description

Join us for the THIRD Havana Street Lunar New Year Celebration! Trust us, you won’t want to be anywhere else! We’re crafting a distinctive, family-friendly experience in the heart of Aurora to kick off an exciting Year of the Horse.

Get ready to savor bites and drinks from some of the top local spots and pop-up food vendors in town.

Stick around to vibe with our full schedule of music, performances, and weekend-long entertainment. Picture lion dancers, modern K-Pop and traditional music performances, martial arts demos, craft activities, and more – we’ve got an amazing lineup for you!

As a nod to the rich diversity defining the City of Aurora, we proudly take the Marketplace global for this celebration! Join us as we showcase businesses and vendors from around the world, featuring everything from art and jewelry to fashion, home décor, and everything in between.

Let’s make the first Havana Street Lunar New Year Celebration unforgettable!

Co-Hosted By Asian Avenue Magazine, Bonfire Event Co, & Colorado Asian Culture and Education Network

Global Market, Live Music, International Cuisines, Cultural Activities & Education, Taiko Drums, Japanese Flute Artist, Lion Dancing, & More

Lion Dancing by Guiding Mountain Dragon & Lion Dance Association is scheduled to perform TWO performances at 3 PM inside on the Main Stage and 3:20 PM outside in the parking lot.

Flyer for Sharing – LNY On Havana Street 2025

On January 15, 2025, Aurora TV Featured one of the local KPOP artists who will be performing at LNY on January 26, 2025. Watch the Feature Here.

Schedule of Events and Performances:

Other Performances and Cultural Entertainment

Main Stage

All Day: MC – Sean Choi – 3456 Tea Owner

12:30 PM – Miki Saito: Japanese Flutist

1:00 PM – Denver Taiko: Japanese Taiko Drumming

2:15 PM – Meta Sarmiento: Filipino Hip Hop Artist

3:00 PM – Guiding Mountain: Dragon & Lion Dance Performers

4:00 PM – KPop Rockstar: Sean Choi coordinating performances from winners of his competition

5:00 PM – KonnectPop: Kpop Dance Showcase and also live performances from David Park & Jay.

Outside in the Parking Lot of Stampede

1:45 PM – Denver Taiko: Japanese Taiko Drumming

2:00 PM – Firecrackers Celebration

2:45 PM – Meta Sarmiento: Filipino Hip Hop Artist

3:20PM – Guiding Mountain: Dragon & Lion Dance Performers

4:00 PM – Firecrackers Celebration

Inside/Outside

DJ Sets throughout the day by DJ Innaseoul and DJ Done

Other Performances and Cultural Entertainment

All Day: Face Painting, Balloon Artist, Old Soul Henna, Bubble Machines, and Other Craft Activities

Kid’s Corner – Arts & Crafts – Make and Take – 296 Paper Dragons + Coloring Station with Lunar New Year-themed Coloring Pages (limited, while supplies last)

Aurora Police Department Family Friendly Activities

Korea Town Aurora hosting Cultural Attire Hanbok Try On with Photo Opportunity + Korean Calligraphy

Taekwondo – Martial Arts Demos

Experience Specialty Lunar New Year-inspired Beverages by Sean Choi’s 3456 Tea on the 1^st Floor Bar

* Event Schedule Subject to Change

Kid Activities Corner

Arts & Crafts – Make and Take – 296 Paper Dragons + Coloring Station with Lunar New Year-themed Coloring Pages (limited, while supplies last)

Call for Volunteers for the Lunar New Year Festival on 1/26/2025

Join us in making this vibrant Lunar New Year celebration a success! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers who enjoy cultural events and are proactive, ready to jump in and roll up their sleeves.
Date: Sunday, January 26, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Sign up for a 2-hour time slot)
Location: Stampede, 2430 S. Havana St., Aurora

Volunteer to set up the event, lead activities for kids, serve as a runner, provide social media coverage, serve food, or more! There are so many fun ways to be a part of the celebration.

Event Volunteer Sign Up Here:

https://tinyurl.com/volunteer-lny-ohs

Thank you to the volunteers last year!

Thank you to Bonfire Event Co, Asian Avenue Magazine, CACEN, and On Havana Street for organizing and hosting the festival at The Stampede!

2025 Lunar New Year On Havana Street What to Expect:

2025 Food Vendors at the Lunar New Year On Havana Street – TBA

See 2024’s List of Vendors Below.

Imagine a festival in Aurora without the sights and smells of diverse cuisines… Impossible, right?

That’s why we’re thrilled to unveil the gourmet paradise awaiting you at the Lunar New Year on Havana Street Festival!

Get ready to embark on a global flavor journey! Indulge in @onhavanastreet’s favorites like:

Savor the crunch of Korea’s finest fried chicken from @angrychicken_auroraco
Dive into the authentic, amazing dumplings of @seoul.mandoo
Taste truly delicious Bibimbap from @seoul.koreanbbq
Explore the flavors of Hong Kong street food with @tensecondsdenver

Thirsty? Quench it with:

Refreshing Mexican Agua Frescas from @antojitosizamar
Filipino-inspired specialty coffee at @coffeesarap
Mouth watering Boba drinks from @dabobadenver
Soul warming teas and accessories from @teahee_co

For the food truck lovers:

Grab Argentine empanadas from @lacocinadeluchodnv
Awesome Vietnamese Pho from @nowphodenver
Enjoy a Korean Corn Dog from recent Food Network Food Truck Prize Fight winner @mukjafoodtruck

Take a piece of the festival home:
Sweet delights and babka from @sarasgenius
Sprinkled brownies/cookies by @confetticonfectionsdenver
Exquisite Choux Puffs from @sweetriceflourllc
Traditionally made Japanese mochis by @taeko_san_takeout
And don’t miss the artistic bonbon chocolate delights from @coloradococoapod