When Lunar New Year kicks off on Jan. 29, events will be held throughout San Diego to mark the year of the snake in the Chinese and Vietnamese zodiac calendars.

Whether you want to celebrate the Lunar New Year with the Giant Pandas, or watch Lion Dances, San Diego has various events to honor the Year of the Snake.

Asia. Over one billion people are expected to commemorate it over multiple days, with customary traditions and rituals, including events here in San Diego. When Lunar New Year begins on Jan. 29, it kicks off the Year of the Snake in the Chinese and Vietnamese zodiac calendars.