The Lunar New Year celebrations are kicking off in New York City on Wednesday. It’s the year of the snake – and those born under the Chinese zodiac sign are said to have wisdom, intuition and charm. PIX11’s Kirstin Cole has a preview of all the events happening to welcome the

As millions of people around the world celebrate the Lunar New Year, a cultural kick off -- in the form of the Firecracker Festival -- packed the streets of Chinatown on Wednesday.

Jan. 29 ushers in the Year of the Snake (the Wood Snake, to be specific). Here are some of the best ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year around the city:

Celebrating the Year of the Snake, people attend the 27th New Year Firecracker Ceremonies during Chinese Lunar New Year Celebrations at Sara D. Roosevelt Park in Manhattan's Chinatown neighborhood, New York,

Asian American communities around the U.S. will ring in the Year of the Snake with community carnivals, family gatherings, parades, traditional food, fireworks and other festivities. In many Asian countries,

China begins vibrant celebrations for the Lunar New Year, marking the start of a festive season filled with traditions, parades, and family reunions. This year, the country embraces cultural events and joyful festivities to welcome the new year.

Lunar New Year celebration in Russia A 10-day festival begins in Russia on the eve of the Lunar New Year, starting with a procession in central Moscow. 2025 is designated as the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac as Asian communities across the world begin ringing in the Lunar New Year on Jan.