Celebrate Minnesota Hmong New Year
Guide to the Annual Minnesota Hmong New Year
Each year, Saint Paul is home to Minnesota's Hmong New Year Celebration. Here's what you need to know about this lively event held at RiverCentre.
![People watch as women wearing traditional Hmong clothing dance during Hmong New Year celebrations](https://saintpaul.imgix.net/images/c97t1554final.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=320&q=80&w=320&s=e7b04bbe8f75b581e1bc2e9a2419609c 320w, https://saintpaul.imgix.net/images/c97t1554final.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=540&q=80&w=540&s=dcca5e12eadc8bbffcd67a0935c8a688 540w, https://saintpaul.imgix.net/images/c97t1554final.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=768&q=80&w=768&s=203a9aaa2ee433ef1ea939370e4212cd 768w, https://saintpaul.imgix.net/images/c97t1554final.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=1024&q=80&w=1024&s=e2771469af93bbc7e72c8c2f66a9f67a 1024w, https://saintpaul.imgix.net/images/c97t1554final.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=1200&q=80&w=1200&s=f77bb3bc118de1021a9e61f4d1ce1962 1200w, https://saintpaul.imgix.net/images/c97t1554final.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=1440&q=80&w=1440&s=3221e5aef740fd6bcc634170ae0913d3 1440w)
Who
All are welcome to join in the celebration of the Annual Minnesota Hmong New Year. Thousands of attendees, local and from around the world, attend this amazing annual event hosted by United Hmong Family, Inc.
What
The two-day celebration of the Hmong New Year highlights traditional Hmong dance, music, crafts, vendors and more.
When
Traditionally held during the weekend after Thanksgiving.
Where
Saint Paul RiverCentre
Why
An annual celebration taking place in the fall, Hmong New Year is a time to honor ancestors and gives thanks for the completion of the harvest. With the largest urban Hmong population in the world, Saint Paul is the perfect place to celebrate this vibrant culture with family and friends, Hmong and non-Hmong alike.
How:
Tickets are available in advance and can be purchased online or at the Xcel Energy Center Box Office Monday, Nov. 21 – Wednesday, Nov. 23 from noon - 5 p.m. for $10.35 (credit card only).
Tickets are available at the door on Saturday, Nov. 25 and Sunday, Nov. 26 for $12 (cash) or $12.42 (credit card).
- Kids 42” and below are free and measured at the door.
- Seniors 65+ must present ID at the box office for free ticket.
When it comes to parking, there are a variety of ramps and lots in the downtown Saint Paul area. For a map to all parking options, click here.
Most ramps will charge a daily event rate and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Metro Transit's light rail (green line) and MTC buses are also highly recommended over the busy holiday weekend. Visit metrotransit.org for more information.
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