QNYC Event Roundup: A Day in Flushing

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Thousands of spectators will marvel at ornate floats, spry dragon dancers, colorful costumes and countless snake replicas during the 17th annual Chinese Lunar New Year parade in Flushing on February 16. The neighborhood, home to more Asians than Manhattan’s Chinatown, will be festive, crowded and bursting with activity. But the Main Street march isn’t the only big draw to Flushing on this day. The Queens Botanical Garden will welcome visitors to the Great Backyard Bird Count, a census conducted every year by bird-lovers across the country. The gathered data will help naturalists study how snowfall and temperature affect bird populations, migration and diversity in various regions. Afterward, QBG will host a festive afternoon workshop on creating and decorating traditional Chinese paper lanterns.