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Final Weekend to Celebrate Lunar New Year at Stone Mountain

Join the final days of Lunar New Year fun as Stone Mountain welcomes the vibrant Year of the Horse.

By Kimberly Wright - Publisher of College Park Macaroni KID, Decatur Macaroni KID and East Atlanta Macaroni KID February 25, 2026


๐Ÿฎ Gallop Into Good Fortune: Last Chance to Celebrate Lunar New Year at Stone Mountain Park! ๐ŸŽ

Lunar New Year - Stone Mountain Park

Stone Mountain Park has been glowing with lanterns, laughter, and Lunar New Year magic, and this weekend is your final chance to join the celebration! If your family has not made it out yet (or you are ready for one more round of festive fun), Saturday and Sunday mark the last days of this vibrant cultural festival, which welcomes the Year of the Horse with joy, color, and community spirit.

๐ŸŒ• A Festival Full of Light, Culture & Family Fun

From the moment you step into the park, you are surrounded by shimmering red lanterns, lively music, and the unmistakable excitement of a fresh new year. Families can enjoy:

  • Dazzling live performances featuring traditional dance, drumming, and storytelling
  • Colorful cultural displays, which bring much-needed joy of Lunar New Year traditions to life
  • Kidโ€‘friendly crafts and activities, perfect for curious little hands
  • Delicious festival treats to sample and share
  • Lantern walkways and photo spots, which make every moment feel magical

It’s the kind of celebration where kids’ eyes widen, parents smile a little bigger, and everyone feels the joy of stepping into a new year filled with hope and possibility.

๐ŸŽ Welcome the Year of the Horse

2026 ushers in the Year of the Horse, a symbol of energy, adventure, and forward momentum. Stone Mountain Park is the perfect place to kick it off. Whether your family was born in a Horse year or you are simply ready to embrace the spirit of courage and joy, this festival sets the tone for a bright year ahead.

๐ŸŽ‰ Do Not Miss the Final Weekend

If Lunar New Year has been on your “we should go!” list, this is your sign.
If you have already been once, trust us, the magic is worth a second visit.

This Saturday and Sunday, February 28th and March 1st, are the final days to experience Stone Mountain Park’s Lunar New Year Festival before it gallops away until next year.

So please gather your family, grab your jackets, and head to the mountain for one last weekend of lights, culture, and celebration. Let’s welcome the Year of the Horse with joy, community, and a whole lot of sparkle!