The Chinatown Merchants Associate presents the Night in Chinatown Festival on February 6, 2010 beginning at 9 am. The festival is free and open to the public and will be held on Maunakea Street and Smith Street. This all-day block party features booths with home-cooked Asian food and traditional New Year’s arts and crafts, as well as entertainment on two stages with martial arts, cultural demonstrations, and Chinese lion and dragon dance performances.  Visit Keiki Land with activities for children of all ages, from inflatable rides to games.  Join the Little Miss Chinatown activity and have an opportunity to participate in the parade.  Also, special guests, including lion dance performances and other fun activities will occur throughout the day.  Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase special food or items to welcome the Lunar New Year!

The Night In Chinatown Parade begins at 3:30 pm. The parade begins at Hotel Street at the State Capitol, and proceeds to Maunakea Street. Parade participants include Festival Queens and their courts, cultural organizations, kung fu martial artists, lion and dragon dance associations, including a special performance by a 150 foot dragon.