Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Stone Mountain Park’s Lunar New Year Festival (2025)

Get ready to ring in the Year of the Snake at Stone Mountain Park with a family-friendly celebration that’s vibrant, festive, and brimming with cultural traditions.

Stone Mountain Park’s Lunar New Year Festival is back in 2025 for its third year, and it’s shaping up to be an unforgettable event. Whether you’re new to Lunar New Year celebrations or it’s a treasured tradition in your family, this festival is the perfect way to honor the occasion while learning about the customs and heritage of cultures that celebrate the lunar calendar.

Mark your calendars for January 25-26, February 1-2, and February 8-9, because you won’t want to miss this!

What is the Lunar New Year Festival at Stone Mountain Park?

Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and is celebrated across several Asian cultures, including Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese traditions. At Stone Mountain Park, the Lunar New Year Festival is a tribute to these vibrant cultures with live performances, hands-on activities, delicious food, and an awe-inspiring Drone and Light Show that will leave you in awe.

The park will be beautifully transformed with traditional decorations like glowing lanterns, cultural backdrops, and festive lights that reflect the spirit of Lunar New Year. It’s a feast for the senses, where families can come together to celebrate new beginnings and enjoy interactive experiences throughout the park.

What to Expect at the Lunar New Year Festival

Stone Mountain Park’s Lunar New Year Festival is designed to immerse you in the customs and traditions of Asian cultures. Here are some highlights of what you can expect:

Lighted Parade

The festival will feature an expanded Lighted Parade in 2025 that will wind through the Crossroads area of the park. Imagine beautifully illuminated floats, performers in cultural dress, and traditional music lighting up the night. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy the artistry and craftsmanship that make Lunar New Year celebrations so special.

Cultural Performances

Experience the energy and vibrance of the iconic Dragon Dance and Lion Dance performances. These dances symbolize prosperity, strength, and good fortune—key themes for the new year. Throughout the festival, visitors can enjoy traditional music and dance performances that reflect the heritage and artistry of various Asian cultures.

Educational Craft Activities

The festival provides unique opportunities to learn and participate in cultural crafts and activities. Kids and adults alike can try their hand at traditional calligraphy, yo-yo demonstrations, and knot tying, led by skilled instructors from the Chinese Cultural School of Atlanta. These activities offer a hands-on way to understand and appreciate the craftsmanship tied to Lunar New Year traditions. (Extra fee.)

Music

Club K-Pop brings music, dancing, blacklights, and a live DJ to the Lunar New Year Festival in 2025. Head over to the Skyhike Complex for your favorite K-Pop tunes during the festival.

Festive Drone and Light Show

The highlight of each evening is the spectacular Drone and Light Show, featuring over 250 color-changing drones that light up the night sky. Watch as the drones create dazzling aerial formations synced perfectly to music, telling the story of Lunar New Year in a way you’ve never seen before.

And that’s not all. After the drone display, stick around for the Lunar New Year Light Show projected onto the face of Stone Mountain itself. Paired with immersive lights, special effects, and a breathtaking fireworks finale, this is an unforgettable way to cap off the evening.

Schedule of Events in 2025

• 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm Attractions: Dinosaur Explore, Dinotorium, Mini-golf, 4-D theater

• 4:15 pm – 7:30 pm Live performances, cultural arts, games, and craft activities, live entertainment, roaming streetmosphere

• 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Club K-Pop inside the Skyhike Complex

• 7:45 pm Expanded parade through Crossroads

• 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Live entertainment on Memorial Lawn stage

• 8:30 pm Lunar New Year Drone Show, Light Show, and fireworks finale

Plan Your Visit

• When: January 25-26, February 1-2, and February 8-9, 2025
• Where: Stone Mountain Park, Crossroads area & Memorial Lawn
• Tickets: For tickets, parking passes, and additional information, click HERE.

The Lunar New Year Festival is perfect for families looking for a meaningful and educational experience. Whether it’s posing for photos with cultural ambassadors in traditional dress, sampling delicious Asian-inspired cuisine, or enjoying the interactive crafts and performances, there’s something for everyone.

You’ll find designated photo areas with decorative backdrops to capture your family’s memories of the festival. And don’t forget to explore the beautiful Crossroads area and Memorial Lawn, which will be decked out in stunning festive decor for the event.