Lunar New Year begins on Sunday, Jan. 22. As one of the most observed holidays throughout the Asian diaspora, the celebration manifests itself in different ways for different cultures. For Chinese people, Sunday marks the start of the Year of the Rabbit, and of the 15-day Lunar New Year festival. In Vietnamese culture, this year will be Year of the Cat for the holiday, known as Tết. The Korean Lunar New Year, called Seollal, lasts just three days, this year from Jan. 21-23.

In the D.C. region, there’s no shortage of parades, performances, and meals to bring people together and mark the festivals. Here are some options to help you kick off the festivities with good luck and prosperity.

PARADES AND FESTIVALS

DC CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR PARADE: The streets of D.C.’s Chinatown often fill up with this annual community parade. In partnership with the Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs and the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Washington, DC, the parade and performers will make their way through the District, passing local restaurants before finishing with a firecracker show on H Street. (Parade begins at Sixth and I streets NW; Jan. 22 at 2 p.m.; FREE)

VIETNAMESE NEW YEAR AT EDEN CENTER: In honor of Vietnam’s Tết, the Eden Center will be celebrating the holiday with a flag ceremony, lion dancers, and fun activities for kids like caricatures, face painting, balloon sculptures, and fortune tellers. This year, the festival will honor both the Year of the Cat and the Year of the Rabbit. (Eden Center, Jan. 22 at 12 p.m.; FREE)

ROCKVILLE’S LUNAR NEW YEAR: The city is celebrating its Asian community and culture with a free event at Wootton High School. In collaboration with Rockville’s Asian Pacific American Task Force, the festival will feature martial arts, a lion dance, and more. (Thomas S. Wootton High School; Jan. 28, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; FREE)

LUNAR NEW YEAR IN OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA: Locals are coming together inside the Atrium Building to honor the holiday and acknowledge the cultural significance that the local Asian American community brings to Alexandria. Performances will include a lion and dragon dance and martial arts, and there will also be crafts, face painting, raffles, and a small business market. (Atrium Building; Jan. 21, 12 p.m.-4 p.m.; FREE but registration is required and will close at capacity.)

LUNAR NEW YEAR IN THE SQUARE: Gather at the Rockville Town Square for an afternoon of family friendly arts, crafts, and games. Featured performances include lion dancers and a Kung Fu demonstration from the Shaolin Traditional Kung Fu Culture Center. (Rockville Town Square; Jan. 29, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.; FREE)

LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION IN TYSONS CORNER CENTER: In partnership with the Asian American Chamber of Commerce, Tysons is hosting another year of music, dance, and even a fashion show. There will also be fortune cookies, giveaways, and prizes in the lower level of the mall’s Nordstrom wing. (Tysons Corner Center; Jan. 28, 1 p.m. -3 p.m.; FREE)

ART AND PERFORMANCES

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ASIAN ART CELEBRATION: Jump into the new year with free performances, cooking demonstrations, crafts, and a gallery tour. This event is open to all ages and will feature snacks and beverages at the Smithsonian Castle Café. (National Museum of Asian Art; Jan. 21, 12 p.m.-4 p.m.; FREE)

U-HEE NORI BY U-HEE COMPANY: The Kennedy Center, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Cultural Center, is observing the Lunar New Year with a free event that highlights Korean culture. U-hee Nori is a performance that aims to transport listeners to the sights and sounds of Korea. (Kennedy Center, in-person and live-streamed; Feb. 2, 6 p.m.; FREE)

LUNAR NEW YEAR AT SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM: As part of a partnership between the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China and the Korean Cultural Center, this in-person celebration will feature traditions from both cultures. The event will feature the Lunar New Year Family Zone and an art scavenger hunt. There will also be a special menu offered at the Courtyard Café. (Smithsonian American Art Museum; Jan. 28, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; FREE)

WASHINGTON SAMULNORI: Ring in the Lunar New Year with sounds of a Korean percussion concert. Using different instruments, including a barrel drum and two different gongs, this troupe is dedicated to the performance of Samulnori. (National Gallery of Art; Jan. 22, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.; FREE)

FOOD AND DRINK

TIGER FORK: The Hong Kong-inspired bistro in Shaw is offering two weeks (Jan. 21-Feb. 5) of Cantonese food specials, including chicken dan dan noodles meant to symbolize a long life. Dine-in guests will also receive red envelopes with their checks throughout the festivities. Traditional lion dancers will perform during dinner service at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28 (Tiger Fork’ Jan. 21 through Feb. 5; Prices vary)

POP-UP WITH CHIBOO BAKERY AND CAPITOL JILL BAKING: Satisfy your sweet tooth with a pop-up at Rice Market featuring sweets from Malaysia and Vietnam. Vendors will have macarons, sourdough snacks, and other treats. (Rice Market; Jan. 21, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. or until they sell out; Prices vary)

ICE CREAM JUBILEE TASTING FLIGHTS: This local chain of ice cream shops is selling tickets for a tasting flight for flavors like red bean almond cookie, Chinese dim sum egg custard tart, and many more. Along with the tasting, you can get a pint to take home, and a lucky red envelope filled with candy. (Ice Cream Jubilee; until Feb. 12, reservations recommended; $19)

CHIKO: Fusing Chinese and Korean cuisine, ChiKo is kicking off Lunar New Year with a special $80 multicourse menu Jan. 23 that features garlicky chicken and rabbit dumplings, tangerine upside down cake, and much more. Then, through Jan. 29, the restaurant will serve a special item each day that can be ordered a la carte. You can start pre-ordering now. (ChiKo various locations; Jan. 23-29; $80 for the tasting menu, a la carte prices vary)

MAKAN: Chef James Wozniuk’s Malaysian eatery is honoring the year of the rabbit with two days of specials that include a prosperity salad (yee sang), featuring cured salmon, peanuts, sesame, and a plum sauce. (Makan, Jan. 21-22; Prices vary)

CHINA CHILCANO: Enjoy the start of the Lunar New Year with special dishes and cocktails inspired by abundance and being together at Chef José Andrés’ Peruvian-Chinese restaurant. The menu includes Zhá yú, a whole fried fish that is served with a sauce made from cilantro, ginger, scallions, and fresno peppers. Drinks include the “Tea Service,” which is made from aged black tea, Peruvian rum, cinnamon, and orange. (China Chilcano, Jan. 22-29; Prices vary)