Asia Pacific New Year Celebration

Asia Pacific Cultural Center's Annual Event

Asia Pacific New Year Celebration

Asia Pacific Cultural Center's Annual Event

Event Info

Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) celebrates the lunar new year with our largest annual event, the Annual Asia Pacific New Year Celebration. This community-based arts and culture exhibition features a different host country or culture each year. The day is filled with more than 20 exciting performances, cultural demonstrations and martial arts, culture and arts displays, authentic cuisine, and a variety of vendors and resource booths. This is APCC’s signature event held at the Tacoma Dome for over two decades, bringing thousands of people together to be immersed in the rich and diverse cultures of the Asia Pacific.

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Getting Here

Let us guide your way! Please follow our recommended routes - The use of Exit 133 from I-5 is not advised. For real-time traffic, we suggest using Waze. Parking in Tacoma Dome lots is $10 and may be limited.

Park in downtown Tacoma and take the T Line Link to the Tacoma Dome Station!

Check out the Plan Your Visit page for alternate parking and transportation options.

Security

Security measures are in place for all Tacoma Dome events, including metal detectors, bag size restrictions (12"x6"x12"), and bag searches. Backpacks are not allowed. Weapons of any kind, including pocket knives, are not allowed. If you see something, say something™. Visit our Security page for more details. Please note: the Tacoma Dome clear bag policy is not in place for this show. However, guests are encouraged to only bring essential items to expedite entry and reduce touchpoints.

Entry Doors

Guests should use the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall entry doors.

Entry Door Map

Food and Beverage

The Asia Pacific New Year Celebration will have many different vendors offering the best and most delicious traditional dishes.

Please note: outside food & beverages are not allowed. Exceptions are made for health-related needs. See the Food and Beverage Policy in our A-Z Guide for more information.

Health & Safety Measures

Face coverings are no longer required for our guests by state order (subject to change). Individuals are welcome to wear masks if they choose.

Effective March 1, 2022, proof of vaccination or negative testing is no longer required by Washington State mandate to attend large events.

Please continue to monitor this page, as well as our Reopening page for current health and safety protocols.