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THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2026 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 12
Lunar New Year Celebration Brings Community
Together in Flushing
Queens District Attorney groups moved along the parade The parade, a longstanding
Melinda Katz joined members of route. She noted that the celebration Flushing tradition, featured floats,
her office last weekend to march in reflects the strength and diversity drummers, and community leaders
the annual Lunar New Year Parade that define Queens, home to one who gathered to honor the new year
in Flushing, a vibrant celebration of the largest and most dynamic and support local businesses. Orga-
hosted by the Flushing Chinese Asian American communities in nizers highlighted the parade’s role
Business Community. Thousands the country. in promoting unity and showcasing
of residents lined Main Street to “It was a beautiful day to cel- the cultural heritage that continues
welcome the Year of the Fire Horse, ebrate the traditions that make our to shape Queens.
Read Our Paper Online and Play filling the neighborhood with mu- borough so special,” Katz said, Katz’s participation underscored
Sudoku and crossword puzzles sic, red lanterns, and traditional emphasizing the importance of her office’s ongoing engagement
community connection and cultural
performances.
with communities across the bor-
online Visit queenstimes.com Katz walked alongside staff pride. “Events like this remind us of ough as residents welcomed a new
members as lion dancers, cultural the shared values that bring people year filled with hope, prosperity,
organizations, and local school together across neighborhoods.” and renewal.
