Palms Casino Resort Celebrates Lunar New Year
Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas Celebrates Lunar New Year with Cultural Traditions, Signature Dining, and Major Casino Promotions
Property-wide celebrations include traditional Lion Dance performances, limited-time Lunar New Year menus, a chance to win a Porsche® 911 Turbo S and a one-night-only BIG FOUR concert at Pearl Theater.
LAS VEGAS, NV (February 6, 2026) – Lunar New Year is one of the most meaningful and anticipated celebrations in Las Vegas, and Palms Casino Resort will honor the occasion with an immersive, property-wide lineup of cultural traditions, elevated Asian dining, live entertainment, and major casino promotions celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse. Highlights include a traditional Lion Dance blessing throughout the casino, limited-time Lunar New Year menus, a Porsche® 911 Turbo S grand prize drawing, and a special BIG FOUR Cantopop concert at Pearl Theater.
“Lunar New Year is an incredibly important celebration for our guests and our community,” said Crystal Robinson-Wesley, Vice President of Marketing & Entertainment at Palms Casino Resort. “Each year, we are proud to honor these traditions in a meaningful way—bringing together cultural celebrations, exceptional dining, and exciting experiences across the property while welcoming the new year with optimism, prosperity, and good fortune.”
Lion Dance with Money God & Princesses
Saturday, February 21 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Performed by the Las Vegas Kung Fu Academy of Martial Arts, the traditional Lion Dance will begin at the Porte Cochere and travel throughout the casino floor, bringing blessings of luck and prosperity to guests and team members alike. The celebration will include the ceremonial “dotting of the eyes” (Dianjing), during which Palms executives will paint the eyes of the lion to symbolically awaken it and invite good fortune for the year ahead.
Lunar New Year Dining Experiences
Guests can enjoy limited-time Lunar New Year menu offerings across acclaimed Asian dining destinations:
• Tim Ho Wan (February 9–28): The world-renowned, house-made dim sum destination known for authentic Hong Kong flavors and elevated classics.
o Abalone Siu Mai
o Pig Feet
o Lunar New Year Rice Cake
• Send Noodles (February 17–23): A contemporary Asian restaurant specializing in refined regional dishes, delicious noodle soup, and celebratory seafood preparations.
o Chinese Yam Wolfberry Chicken Soup
o Supreme Whole Abalone
o Stir-Fried Clams (Black Bean or Basil Sauce)
o Steamed Black Cod in Soybean Paste
Casino Promotions & Giveaways
Palms will offer an extensive lineup of Lunar New Year–themed casino promotions, open to the public for Club Serrano members, including:
Celebrate Year of the Horse Drawings (February 1–March 28)
o Weekly qualifier drawings with Free Slot Play prizes (Fridays in February & March)
o Grand Finale Drawing on March 28 featuring a 2025 Porsche® 911 Turbo S Coupe, Free Slot Play, and promotional prizes.
o $80,000 Keep or Grab Drawings (Saturdays in February)
o $80,000 Lucky Buddha Kiosk Drawings (Sundays in February)
Live Entertainment Highlight
• BIG FOUR – Happy to See You All Live in Concert
o Sunday, February 22 | Pearl Theater
o Featuring iconic Cantopop performers Andy Hui, Dicky Cheung, Edmond Leung, and William So.