THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 23, 2024 Page 13 The City of Everett was joined by community members and performers at the Connolly Center for the City’s first-ever Lunar New Year Celebration. Attendees enjoying the Lunar New Year festivities at the Connolly Center. Shown from left to right: Gary Yu, Simone Holyfield and Hung Goon. One of the highlights of the event were the lion dancers, one shown interacting with a young attendee. CELEBRATION | FROM PAGE 12 though 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. If you would like to know about all of the upcoming events the City of Everett has planned, please visit cityofeverett.com/calendar/category/ events/list. You can also follow the official social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter). Facebook: /cityofeverettma and /mayorcarlodemaria. Instagram: @cityofeverettma and @mayorcarlodemaria. X: @City_EverettMA and @Mayor_DeMaria. All are welcome to attend the many exciting events that are planned. Attendees awaiting some delicious Chinese cuisine.
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