TET
Parade
Saturday, January 28, 2012, 9:30 a.m. Bolsa Ave. between Magnolia &
Bushard streets
Tet Festival January 27 - 29, 2012
Magnolia Street and Bolsa Avenue in Westminster, California.
The
parade route runs along Bolsa Avenue from Magnolia, turns on Bushard Street and
ends at Bishop Place. Over 10,000 people are expected to attend the event, which
has been held most years before the Tet Festival in Garden Grove is launched to
coincide with Tet Festival.
Tet Festival is Friday through Sunday. That event is held at Garden Grove Park - 9301 Westminster Ave., , Garden Grove, CA. Cost: $5 person; $4 Children under 4 feet tall.
GARDEN
GROVE--Tet Festival in Garden Grove is a festival held each February in
conjunction with the Tet & Chinese New Year. It is the most observed
holiday in the Vietnamese community and is usually hosted by the Vietnamese
Student Union Association, in conjunction with a Tet Festival Committee.
Garden Grove and Westminster include Korean and other Pacific Rim communities,
as well. The region is a mecca for shopping, with imports of foods, products and
clothing familiar to specific Asian cultures.
Pageantry blends with centuries of tradition to showcase the finest customs and
costumes. Miss Vietnam of Southern California contest is one of the most
spectacular events in which talented and beautiful, young Asian women compete
for the title through contest categories displaying poise, beauty, grace and
talent.
The American-Asian youth culture embraces American lifestyle but also hosts
this cultural event to share, showcase and celebrate the rich history and proud
heritage of the Southern California Asian community. The festival is attended by
all age groups, and all nationalities. Games, contests, vendor booths with
food, unique gifts, and traditional ceremonies all provide fun and entertainment
for an affordable weekend.
The Tet Festival updates are available on tetfestival.org.
Where to stay: Garden Grove is located near Disneyland, providing affordable
hotels such as Hilton Garden Inn.
For more information or to have information mailed to you about the Tet
Parade ONLY, contact Westminster Community Services & Recreation Department
at 714.895.2860 or by email at csronline@westminster-ca.gov.
