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Desert Ridge Marketplace will kick off its first annual Lunar New Year Festival on Saturday, Feb. 17. The FREE festivities start from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The District Stage and culminate 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the AMC Lawn.

Also referred to as Chinese New Year, the Lunar New Year begins on the new moon, which falls on February 16. Each year is associated with a Zodiac animal, and this year we will enter The Year of The Dog.

Enjoy elaborate performances, festival activities and games in conjunction with 9 Dragons Kung Fu, Arizona Language Preparatory and Desert Ridge Music Academy. Plus, find your new best friend with on-site dog adoptions from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Learn more at shopdesertridge.com.