To mark the occasion we have dug out some pictures of celebrations from years gone by across the city.
Will you be watching the festivities again this year and who can you recognise in the photo gallery?
1. Tasty treats
Pictured at Carcroft Doncaster Asda store in 2001, where they were celebraiting the Chinese New Year. Seen cooking for the customers LtoR are, Anne Hibbett, Steve Edmonds the Store Manager, and Grace Curtis. Photo: M.Waistell
2. Celebrating with lanterns and hats
Seen in the Carcroft Doncaster Asda restaurant in 2001were LtoR are, Elaine Hague, and Susan Zielinski who were celebrating Chinese New Year Photo: M.Waistell
3. Singing to welcome the New Year
First year pupils from the Danum School on Ledger Way signing a new year welcome in 2002 Photo: Steve Ellis
4. The Year of the Horse
The Year of the Horse welcomes the Mayor of Doncaster Clr Beryl Roberts and Rosie Winterton MP for Doncaster Central, to the Chinese New Year Celebrations at the Danum School on Ledger Way Photo: Steve Ellis