The Lunar New Year celebrations are kicking off in New York City on Wednesday. It’s the year of the snake – and those born under the Chinese zodiac sign are said to have wisdom, intuition and charm. PIX11’s Kirstin Cole has a preview of all the events happening to welcome the

New York City's acclaimed all Asian American Pacific Islander sketch comedy team will celebrate Lunar New Year with a night of snake-filled sketch comedy, music, special guests, drink specials and Asian treats at Caveat. Guests are encouraged to dress festively in red and gold clothing. Grab tickets here!

Asian American communities around the U.S. will ring in the Year of the Snake with community carnivals, family gatherings, parades, traditional food, fireworks and other festivities. In many Asian countries,

Rounding out Lunar New Year Parades in Brooklyn is the second annual Brooklyn Lantern Festival Parade. Come by and check out lantern floats, traditional Chinese arts, and performances. Be sure to swing by the main stage, located at 8th Avenue and 60th Street.

From public parades to traditional dances, here's how countries around the world are celebrating the Year of the Snake.

Many Chinese who work in bigger cities return home during the eight-day national holiday in what is described as the world's biggest annual movement of humanity.