MASHANTUCKET, CT (January 21, 2020) – Foxwoods® Resort Casino, the Northeast’s premier resort destination will celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year with cultural events and activities for all ages. To usher in the Year of the Rat, this year’s festivities will include a Food Festival featuring authentic Asian delicacies, raffles and live performances as well as the annual traditional Lion Dance and procession!

Food Festival
Enjoy a selection of Asian-style food and drinks while learning about Chinese culture at the street fair-style Food Festival. Traditional Chinese New Year delicacies, artwork, and costumes will be on display and available for purchase. Unforgettable performances including a sword dance and martial arts demonstration will take place at the Celebration Zone on the Great Cedar Concourse. This family-friendly event is open to all ages.

Where: Celebration Zone on the Great Cedar Concourse
When: Saturday, January 25 through Monday, January 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily

Chinese New Year Lion Dance
To bring good luck for the year ahead, the Boston Chinese Freemasons Athletic Club will once again perform the traditional and beloved Lion Dance. Beginning in the Grand Pequot Hotel Lobby, the spectacular parade will proceed to the Grand Pequot Casino rotunda and culminate with the Grand Finale in Rainmaker Square. Guests should be on the lookout for the “Money God” handing out Lucky Red Envelopes.

Where: Starting in the Grand Pequot Hotel Lobby and ending in Rainmaker Square
When: Saturday, January 25 at 12:00 p.m.

For more information about the Lunar New Year celebration at Foxwoods, visit foxwoods.com/ChineseNewYear.

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