St Albans Town Centre Kicks Off 2025 Lunar Festival with a Spectacular Networking Night

Le&Co Restaurant Bar Cafe in St Albans was buzzing with energy as we hosted over 100 local businesses from Melbourne’s western suburbs for a night of networking, entertainment, and fun. This event marked the official launch of the highly anticipated 2025 St Albans Lunar Festival, which will take place on Sunday, January 19, 2025. In past years, the festival has drawn crowds of 60,000 to 90,000 guests, and we’re gearing up for another unforgettable celebration in January as we welcome the Year of the Snake!

The evening was filled with excitement, from live performances to giveaways, and most importantly, the chance for local entrepreneurs to connect and strengthen ties within our thriving community. Special guests MP Daniel Mulino and Cr Thuy Dang helped kick off the celebrations by cutting the ceremonial cake, and we were honoured to have their support as we look forward to the biggest Lunar Festival yet.

This year’s festival holds special significance as we also celebrate 50 years of Vietnamese migration to Australia, a milestone that highlights the rich cultural diversity of St Albans. As MP Daniel Mulino said,

“The St Albans Lunar New Year is one of the highlights of the calendar... and the 27th festival, organised by the dedicated St Albans Business Group, will be particularly important.”

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the sponsors who helped make this event possible, including Centre Com, Ezy Remit, Upturn Accountants & Advisors, Procella Insurance, O’Brien Real Estate, Optus St Albans, Australian Vietnamese Women's Association (AVWA), IGA St Albans, Victoria Government, and Brimbank City Council. A huge thank you also to Sebastian Agricola and the committee of management, whose dedication and hard work ensure the success of events like this, and to the many volunteers who help bring everything to life.

Now, the countdown begins! Save the date for January 19, 2025, and prepare to experience a celebration unlike any other as we welcome the Year of the Snake in St Albans.

For more details and to see photos from the networking event, check out our highlight reel. We can’t wait to see you at the festival!