The celebration of the Lunar New Year officially begins on Saturday, February 10. Galleria Dallas is beginning its celebration early with an art installation of nearly 250 enormous lanterns over the ice rink to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. The beautiful lantern festival installation will be complete by Jan. 31 and will stay up through Tuesday, Feb. 20.

Galleria Dallas also will host the HD Lion Dance Foundation, who will perform a colorful dragon dance at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 on Level 1 near Sephora. In addition to the exciting dance performance, visitors will enjoy a high-energy drumming performance as a part of the celebration. According to ancient tradition, the Year of the Dragon will bring improvement, evolution and abundance, all traits celebrated at the popular shopping destination.

“Galleria Dallas is committed to creating unique experiences showcasing our diverse visitor base with cultural events like our annual Lunar New Year celebration,” said Galleria Dallas General Manager Angie Freed. “We’re excited to host our beautiful lantern festival and cultural dancers from HD Lion Dance Foundation again this year.”

About Galleria Dallas 

Galleria Dallas is an iconic shopping center with a unique collection of more than 200 retailers, restaurants and experiences including Nordstrom, Macy’s, the world’s only GAP, Banana Republic and Old Navy combo anchor, The Westin Galleria Dallas and the signature Galleria Ice Skating Center. Welcoming more than 12 million visitors annually, only Galleria Dallas delivers the consummate Dallas shopping experience. Visit galleriadallas.com for hours and to learn more about the shopping center. Galleria Dallas is managed by Trademark Property Group, Inc.  Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, Texas, 75240.

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