Golden Dragon Parade & Festival

Annual Parade at 1 p.m., Festival Parade 

LOS ANGELES - Golden Dragon Parade & Festival. Parade starts at 1 p.m. on Sat. Parade route: Hill Street at Temple toward Bernard. Right on Bernard, right on Broadway back to Broadway & Temple, Los Angeles, CA. Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. lachinesechamber.org

Festival is at Los Angeles Chinatown, Cesar Chavez & Broadway, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Other activities include Central Plaza 943-951 N. Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90012 West Plaza 949 N. Hill Street Los Angeles, CA 90012, Admission is Free!

Parade route: Hill Street at Temple toward Bernard. Right on Bernard, right on Broadway back to Broadway & Temple, Los Angeles, CA. lachinesechamber.org

Los Angeles, CA -- Annual Golden Dragon Parade and Festival enjoys more than 110,000 attendance each year. lining the parade route and thousands viewing the telecast each year, this colorful celebration along North Broadway in Chinatown has become the premiere cultural event in the Southern California Asian-American Community.

Celebrating over one hundred years of tradition, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles included the Golden Dragon Parade to Chinese New Year celebrations beginning in the mid-1980's. Since then it has expanded to include almost two dozen floats, multiple marching bands, government officials, various dignitaries, entertainers, local business leaders and cultural groups. The parade's theme emphasizes ethnic diversity and Chinese Culture. The parade is a rich and diverse experience for all ages and ethnicities.

The day of the Lunar New Year is the most celebrated holiday of the year for approx. 1.5 million Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese people in Southern California. It is celebrated with colorful festivals, parades, and most importantly, large family gatherings. It is also a time when ancestors are fondly remembered and families give thanks for their blessings. Red packets of money ("Lai See" or "Hung Bao") and firecrackers add fun and excitement to the Chinese New Year celebration.

The Golden Dragon Festival often includes a Noodle Eating Contest, Chinese Acrobats, Mongolian Contortionists and Asian pop stars performing.

There is also a Tet Festival & Parade in Orange County.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.