Get Involved 2009

The Chinese New Year Markets @ Belmore Park, Chinese New Year Twilight Parade and Dragon Boat Races, have become the trademarks of Sydney’s Chinese New Year that attract not only local residents within Sydney, but tourists from overseas. In 2008, City of Sydney’s Chinese New Year Parade attracted a record crowd of 80,000 people.

We invite you to participate in the 2009 Chinese New Year Festival and help Sydney celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Ox.

Take a stall at the Chinese New Year Markets or Dragon Boat Races.

Be part of history and participate in the 2009 Chinese New Year Twilight Parade or become a lantern sponsor.

Join the Southern Hemisphere’s largest Dragon Boat Races with 3,000 paddlers over 2 days at Darling Harbour.

Have your event included as part of the 2009 Chinese New Year Festival

Become a Chinese New Year Festival Sponsor to promote your business.

For more information on any of the ways to be involved, contact chinesenewyear@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au.