CA: LA’s Golden Dragon Lunar New Year Parade
The Chinese New Year is the most celebrated holiday of the year for approx. 1.5 million Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese people in Southern California. The e Lunar calendar determines the date of the LA Lunar New Year (as well as in any city). If you happen to be visiting Los Angeles during the month of January, be sure to check the date of the current year’s Golden Dragon Lunar New Year Parade which takes place downtown in Chinatown. CLICK HERE to read about my experience attending the annual event – it’s always a great time! Or CLICK HERE to our list of Staff Picks: CA LA’s Chinatown Restaurants.
LA Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year is a cultural tradition about giving thanks to our ancestors. Families come together to feast on New Year’s specialty cuisine. Firecrackers as well as traditional gifts add to the fun and excitement.ity to advertise itself as a land of progress and bounty.
After a hiatus due to Covid restrictions, the in-person parade is back with live performances from the Immortal Lion Dance Team, East Wind Foundation for Youth and Lion Dance, marching bands, dance troupes, music groups, and participation of government dignitaries, local business leaders, cultural groups, and much more. The parade is supported in part a rich and diverse experience for all ages and ethnicities across Los Angeles. It is supported in part by the District of Cultural Affairs, Los Angeles.
The parade usually starts at the intersection of Hill and Ord Streets with vendors, entertainment stages surrounding the area. However be sure to check the website. Be sure to check the website, as this may change. http://www.lachinesechamber.org
