The weekend of the 12th will mark the end of Lunar New Year.  Flushing will hold a host of celebrations and Kinokuniya should be holding a animemanga styled decorate blank sneaker battle.

1) Lunar New Year Parade – February 12, 2011: Flushing starts at 11am

Viewing Stands: TBD, usually at Flushing Library (Main and Kissena) and at the parade’s end. Most people watch on Main St. Route: Begins, Union St and 39th Ave and usually ends… at Main St and 39th Ave.

2) Fireworks and Music – TBD, usually at Queens Crossing Mall (39th Ave and Main St) starting at 12:30 p.m.

The Chinese performers in the parade usually end the procession with a celebration at the Queens Crossing Mall, where there’s more cultural activities. This is still TBD. Queens Crossing Mall: 136-17 39th Ave

3) Korean Lunar New Year Celebration at Korea Village:

The Korean parade contingent usually celebrates at Korea Village’s Open Center, a cultural space, where there will be Korean food, games, dancing, martial arts, music, and a karaoke contest. Korea Village Open Center: 150-24 Northern Blvd at 150th St

4) Lunar New Year Festival at Flushing Town Hall:

Flushing Town Hall hosts a Lunar New Year Festival from January to February with events and a month-long exhibit of tiger traditions from Chinese culture.

Following the parade, there’s a performance from China, Korea, Indonesia, and more (February 20, 2 p.m.). Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd, at Linden