The Asian-Pacific Association of Longmont kicks off their annual Lunar New Year Festival on January 31, 2026 at Silver Creek High School, 4901 Nelson Road in Longmont.
This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Doors open at 1:30pm with the iconic Lion Dance beginning at 2:00pm sharp. Come experience Asian culture!
Large Gym Performances:
Chinese Hobby Horse Parade (Hygiene Elementary)
Lion Dance (Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu Association)
Chinese Folk Dance
Kung Fu (Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu Association)
Indian Bollywood Dance (Centennial State Ballet)
Japanese Taiko Drumming (Denver Taiko)
Cultural Games (Small Gym):
Year of the [Hobby] Horse Steeplechase Race
Jian Zi/Chinese Hacky Sack)
Chopsticks Challenge
The Zometool
Interactive Activity Booths (Hallway):
Asian-American Civil Rights
Chinese Brush Painting
Chinese Name Translation
Chinese Paper Cutting
Colorado History
Draw the Horse Art Show (C-Wing)
Eco-Cycle
Habitat for Humanity Beloved Community
Indian Henna Hand Painting
Japanese Origami
Kiwanis Toy Shop
Longmont Sister Cities Association
Nepali Culture and Games
Sponsor Table
SVVSD Innovation Center
SVVSD Future Ready Festival
SVVSD Innovation Lab (Courtyard)
Tibetan Mandela Coloring
Cultural Music and Dance:
Silver Creek High School Orchestra
Niwot High School Orchestra
Chinese Folk Dance
Japanese Folk Dance
Korean K-Pop Dance
Chinese Bamboo Flute
Tai Chi Performance
Hawaiian Hula
Magic by Kraynork the Magnificent
Large Gym:
Interactive Tai Chi Demonstration
Plaza:
Live Drone Show (weather permitting)
Cafeteria:
Asian Food Sampling
Program:
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Event photos and video:
2026 Lunar New Year Celebration photos
highlight video provided by the Innovation Center’s Creative Content Team.