Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 21, 2025 Everett hosts second annual Lunar New Year Celebration Attendees gathered at the Connolly Center to celebrate the year of the Snake Pictured from left to right: event organizer Hung Goon, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Cathy Draine, event organizer Fay Thomas and Victor Ng. (Photos courtesy of the City of Everett) Attendees were joined by one of the characters at the Lunar New Year Celebration. Event organizer Hung Goon speaking to attendees Event organizer Fay Thomas speaking to attendees Performers put on a fantastic show for all who attended. City of Everett Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Cathy Draine speaking to attendees. Special to The Advocate T he City of Everett hosted the its second annual Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Connolly Center. Residents gathered to celebrate the Year of the Snake. Attendees rang in 2025 with a celebration featuring entertainment like musical performances, dancing and singing throughout the evening along with delicious food served to all. Following the performances, the event culminated with the Red Envelope ceremony where gifts were handed out to all who attended. This event marked the second time the City hosted a Lunar New Year event as part of Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s “Everett for Everyone” initiative. Celebrated on the second new moon after the winter solstice, Lunar New Year The event included a variety of performances for all to enjoy and learn about their cultural significance. marks the beginning of the new year in the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar. Although Lunar New Year is observed worldwide, it is commonly celebrated in China – along with many other countries in East Asia – with performances, dances, festivals, parades, music and acrobatics. All of the upcoming City of Everett events can be found by visiting the events calendar on the City website at cityofeverett.com/calendar/category/ events/list. Residents can also follow the official social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) to stay updated. Facebook: /cityofeverettma and /mayorcarlodemaria. Instagram: @cityofeverettma and @mayorcarlodemaria. X: @ EverettGov_MA and @Mayor_DeMaria. All are welcome to attend the upcoming events.
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