Panda Express celebrates Chinese New Year

ROSEMEAD, Calif. — As people in China and around the globe prepare for Chinese New Year festivities, Panda Express welcomes the Year of the Dog with a tasty Chinese New Year menu promotion of Firecracker Chicken. Firecracker Chicken will be freshly wokked at more than 800 Panda Express restaurants nationwide from Jan. 18 to Feb. 25, and will be available on the catering menu for those planning Chinese New Year parties.

Panda Express also marks the Year of the Dog by launching a special online celebration on Jan. 18 at www.pandaexpress.com. The site will offer:

· Chinese New Year traditions

· Zodiac calendar (horoscopes)

· Tips on how to throw a Chinese New Year party

· Chef insights on festive recipes

· Unique e-cards