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Lunar New Year Begins, Ushering In the Year of the Fire Horse

The rare Fire Horse cycle opens alongside an annular solar eclipse noted across southern skies.

Lunar New Year Begins Worldwide, Ushering In Rare Year of the Fire Horse

Mardi Gras Takes Over Disney’s Port Orleans With Parades, Crafts and Nighttime Party

St Paul's Wins Alnwick Shrovetide Match, U.S. Student Claims Ball

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Lundi Gras Traditions Link Zulu, Argus and Rex as Riverfront Crowds Swell

Mardi Gras 2026 Culminates in New Orleans With Zulu and Rex on Fat Tuesday

Lunar New Year Begins Tuesday, Ushering In the Year of the Fire Horse

Pope León XIV Extends Lunar New Year Greetings, Urges Peace and Prosperity

Cities Roll Out Celebrations for Lunar New Year 2026, Ushering In the Fire Horse

Cities and Brands Gear Up for Lunar New Year’s Rare Fire Horse on Feb. 17

Fujiyoshida Cancels Arakurayama Cherry Blossom Festival Over Overtourism

Global Preparations Ramp Up for Feb. 17 Lunar New Year, Ushering In the Fire Horse

Year of the Fire Horse Begins Feb. 17 as Cities Roll Out Lunar New Year Programs

Mexico City Dragon-and-Lion Parade Draws Big Crowds Ahead of Lunar New Year

Fire Horse Year Starts Feb. 17 as Liverpool Plans Feb. 21–22 Chinatown Celebrations

Universal Orlando Mardi Gras 2026 Opens With Nightly Parades, New Prince Gator Meet-and-Greet and Global Food Program

Universal Orlando Launches Festival-Style Mardi Gras With Global Menus, Refillable Drinks and Big-Name Concerts

Draco Malfoy Becomes China’s Unlikely Year of the Horse New Year Mascot

Barcelona, Buenos Aires and Mexico City Unveil Free Chinese New Year Festivals for the Year of the Fire Horse

Mandalorian and Grogu Snow Sculpture Opens at Sapporo Snow Festival