Fire Dragon Festival 2025 – Vancouver Chinatown

When: September 19–20, 2025
Where: Chinatown, Vancouver – Main performance at 578 Carrall St.
Admission: Free (registration required for select workshops)
Website: firedragonfestival.com

Event Overview

The Fire Dragon Festival 2025 lights up Vancouver’s Chinatown from Friday, September 19 to Saturday, September 20. This spectacular cultural celebration brings together the community with dance, art, workshops, culinary experiences, and the legendary Fire Dragon parade.

The highlight takes place on Saturday at 7:00 PM at 578 Carrall Street, where the glowing Fire Dragon winds its way through Chinatown to the beat of drums in a breathtaking performance.

What to Expect

• Main Fire Dragon Parade – September 20 at 7:00 PM, Chinatown (578 Carrall St.)

• Dragon Dancing & Kung Fu Workshops – Learn traditional lion dance and martial arts from Chau Luen Athletics.

• Hands-On Art Activities – Create dragon puppets, embroidery, collages, clay mooncake incense holders, watercolour dragons, beaded charms, and more.

• Community Events – Pre-festival workshops and Fire Dragon building sessions hosted by the NOW Society at 8East.

• Cultural Sharing – Storytelling, artist meet-and-greets, and incense offerings to the dragon.

Festival Vision

Rooted in tradition, the Fire Dragon Festival honours Chinatown’s cultural legacy and community spirit. By blending art, heritage, and celebration, the festival aims to strengthen awareness of Chinatown’s intangible cultural heritage and ensure its stories are passed on to future generations.

Key Dates

• Pre-Festival Workshops:

  • Aug 31, Sept 7, Sept 14 – Help build the Fire Dragon at 8East (2–5 PM).

  • Sept 19 (6–8 PM) – Meet the artists and add incense to the Fire Dragon.

• Main Festival:

  • Sept 20 (7 PM) – Fire Dragon Parade at 578 Carrall St.

Why Attend

Whether you want to witness a glowing dragon light up the streets, learn from local artists, or simply enjoy a weekend of cultural celebration, the Fire Dragon Festival 2025 is one of Vancouver’s most unique fall events.

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