Cultural celebrations, Toronto and GTA
Lunar New Year decorations in Toronto red, gold and a lion at the door
Red and gold backdrops, lantern and blossom styling, balloon garlands, zodiac signage, lion dance, centrepieces and entertainment for Lunar New Year and Chinese New Year parties, store events and community celebrations across Toronto and the GTA.
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The occasion
Lunar New Year is red, gold and the luck of a good start
Lunar New Year is celebrated by Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean and other communities across Toronto, Markham, Richmond Hill, Scarborough and Mississauga with family dinners, company banquets, store openings and community festivals. The decor is red and gold, lanterns, blossom branches, the year’s zodiac animal and a lion dance at the door.
Event Creation designs Lunar New Year celebrations at homes, restaurants, banquet halls, offices, stores and community venues. A 12 ft balloon garland is listed on this website from $250, a shimmer wall backdrop with balloons from $420 and balloon centrepieces from $20 per table; lantern and blossom styling, zodiac signage and stage designs are quoted as one piece.
Lion dance troupes, musicians, a DJ and children’s entertainment are booked with the decor.
The hero moment
Design directions for Lunar New Year
Red and gold backdrop
A red or gold shimmer wall with a red and gold garland, lanterns and a Happy New Year sign in English and Chinese, Vietnamese or Korean.
Blossom and lantern styling
Cherry or plum blossom branches, red lanterns and gold accents on tables and at the entrance.
Zodiac feature
The year’s animal on the backdrop, in balloons or on signage.
Banquet hall stage
A stage backdrop and head table styling for company and association banquets.
Store and mall events
Entrance decor, a lion dance and a photo wall for openings and promotions.
Packages
Three ways to book it
Each package is built for the party, not taken from a shelf. Starting prices come from the listings on this website and the rest is quoted in writing.
Essential
A 12 ft garland from $250 in red and gold, a New Year sign and a balloon bouquet from $85 at the door.
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A shimmer wall backdrop with balloons from $420, lantern and blossom styling, zodiac signage, centrepieces and a classic photo booth from $410.
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The Signature set plus a lion dance troupe, a stage backdrop for a banquet, a DJ or musicians, a dessert table and entertainment for the children.
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Tell us the venue, the guest count and the look. We reply with a design and a starting price.
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Starting prices
What Lunar New Year decor costs on our website
Starting prices listed on this website in Canadian dollars.
| Item | Listed price | What the listing covers |
|---|---|---|
| Balloon garland, 12 ft | from $250 | Regular price $300. |
| Shimmer wall backdrop with balloons | from $420 | Regular price $650. |
| Balloon centrepiece | from $20 | Regular price $25 per table. |
| Balloon columns at the entrance | quoted | Per pair. |
| Classic photo booth | from $410 | Regular price $490. |
| Lion dance troupe | quoted | By performance length. |
Website-listed starting prices in Canadian dollars. Final pricing depends on your date, venue, size and customization and is confirmed in writing before anything is booked.
Venues
Lunar New Year at home, in restaurants, halls, offices and stores
Family dinners in Markham, Richmond Hill, Scarborough and North York use the dining room and a backdrop for photos. Chinese restaurants and banquet halls in Markham, Scarborough and Mississauga take a stage backdrop, head table styling and centrepieces for association and company banquets.
Offices book a backdrop and a dessert table; stores and malls book entrance decor, a photo wall and a lion dance for openings and promotions.
Lion dance outdoors needs permission for drums; we confirm with the property.
How it works
From first message to the celebration
- 01
Consultation
A call or a visit to talk through the occasion, the venue, the guest list, the look you want and the budget range.
- 02
Concept
A written concept with the hero moment, colour palette, decor list, photo experience and entertainment, each with a starting price.
- 03
Confirmation
You approve the concept and the quote. We hold the date, book the pieces and coordinate access with the venue.
- 04
Setup day
Our team installs decor, florals and backdrops, places signage and checks every photo angle before guests arrive.
- 05
Event and takedown
We stay as agreed, manage the timeline where that is part of the plan and remove everything afterwards.
Before you book
Details that make the quote exact
Have these ready when you reach out.
- Date, venue, guest count and whether it is indoors or outdoors.
- The traditions and elements that must be included, and anything to avoid.
- Colours or a reference photo.
- Which wall or spot is the photo backdrop, and the ceiling height.
- Whether you want entertainment, music, a photo booth or a dessert table as well.
- Access time, and whether the venue needs the room cleared the same night.
Entertainment
Lion dance, music and the children’s corner
A lion dance troupe at the door brings luck and a crowd. Musicians or a DJ for a banquet, and a face painter, balloon twister or magician for the children.
A classic booth with a zodiac overlay, a dessert table and red envelope favours finish the celebration.
See also grand openings and all cultural celebrations.
Build the rest of the celebration
Pair the decor with
What usually goes with Lunar New Year.
Dancers
Lion dance troupes.
Lion danceBalloon pillars and columns
Red and gold columns at the entrance.
ColumnsStage decoration
A banquet stage backdrop.
Stage decorationKeep planning
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Questions
Lunar New Year decorations: frequently asked questions
Colours, lion dance and cost.
How much do Chinese New Year decorations cost in Toronto?
A garland is listed from $250, a shimmer wall backdrop with balloons from $420 and centrepieces from $20 per table on this website. Lantern and blossom styling, zodiac signage and a lion dance are quoted as one design in writing.
Which colours suit Lunar New Year?
Red and gold, with blossom pinks and white. Lanterns, blossom branches and the year’s zodiac animal carry the theme.
Can you book a lion dance?
Yes. Troupes for store openings, banquets, community events and private celebrations, indoors or out where drums are allowed.
Can signage be in Chinese, Vietnamese or Korean?
Yes. Send the wording and we produce the sign in the language you want alongside English.
Do you decorate restaurant banquets?
Yes. A stage backdrop, head table styling and centrepieces, set up within the restaurant’s window.
Can you decorate a store or a mall event?
Yes. Entrance decor, columns, a photo wall and a lion dance for openings and promotions.
Can you add entertainment for the children?
Yes. Face painting, balloon twisting and a magician.
How long does setup take?
About 90 minutes for a backdrop, lanterns and centrepieces; longer for a stage.
Which areas do you serve?
Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill and Oakville.
How far ahead should I book?
Six to eight weeks; the two weeks of the festival book early, and lion dance troupes earlier still.
From concept to creation
Tell us about your event
Share your date, venue and the look you have in mind. We reply with a concept, a starting price and the next step.
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