January 16 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Of all the days on this list, you’ve likely heard of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In the United States, it’s a federal holiday to celebrate one of the best-known American civil rights leaders. You can remember him by supporting Black-owned businesses or educating yourself on racial injustice.

January 22 – Lunar New Year

The Lunar New Year is the beginning of a calendar year whose months are moon cycles. In East Asia and Southeast Asia, the Lunar New Year is a festival that marks this time. You may also hear it called the Chinese New Year in China. This multicultural celebration is celebrated by offering gifts to others in red envelopes, lighting fireworks and firecrackers, and putting up decorations.

San Jose's 2023 Lunar New Year Festival will be at History Park, 635 Phelan Ave

Festival Days and Hours:

•    Friday, Jan. 20 from 12-8 p.m.
•    Saturday, Jan. 21 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
•    Sunday, Jan. 22 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The City of Palo will Celebrate Lunar New Year with a fun-filled event on Saturday, January 28th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. as they ring in the Year of the Rabbit. They will host Chinese opera singer Cathy Pan, then Yueyao Dance Studio will be performing Moonlight (月光), followed by local martial arts studio Taekwon Tigers who will perform a special demonstration with audience participation!