Chinese New Year begins on Thursday February 7th. There are many festivals and celebrations throughout Southern California- Here is a list of the some of the largest festivals in the area:
- Los Angeles Golden Dragon Parade will take place on Saturday, Feb 9th from 2 to 5 pm in Los Angeles Chinatown. This is the 109th annual Dragon Parade and is a must see. There is premium Grandstand seating available. Tickets are $27 and can be purchased by calling (213) 617-0396
- The Lunar New Year Festival will also take place on both Sat and Sun from 10am to 8pm on Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday. The festival will take place in Los Angeles Chinatown on Broadway and Cesar Chavez Avenues. There will be live entertainment and plenty of food and vendors
- Monterey Park Floral Street Fair will be celebrating the Lunar New Year on Sat Feb 9th from 10 am to 8pm and Sun Feb 10th from 1oam to 7pm. The festival will have live entertainment, karaoke, food vendors and plenty of fun. East Garvey Ave in Monterey Park, between Alhambra and Garfield.
- San Gabriel Valley Lunar New Year Parade and Festival will be held on Feb 16th. The event is a combined effort of the cities of Alhambra and San Gabriel. The parade will take place at 11 am and the festival will
Orange County
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Tet Festival Garden Grove – One of the largest Tet festivals in the the world. The festival will take place on Fri Feb 8th from 2-10pm, Sat Feb 9th from 10am to 10pm and Sun Feb 10th from 10am to 9pm. Garden Grove Park- Admission is $5 adults and $4 children.
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Little Saigon Tet Parade will be held on Sat February 9th from 10am to 12pm on Bolsa Avenue in Little Saigon, Westminster
San Diego County
- 2008 Chinese New Year Fair in San Diego- Feb 16th and 17 from 10am to 5pm- Admission is free of charge. Third Avenue and J street.
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San Diego Tet Lunar New Year Festival– The festival will be held in Balboa Park – A fantastic festival for the whole family. Entertainment, food and plenty of fun. Fri Feb 8th from 4pm to 10pm , Sat 9th from 10am to 10pm and Sun 10th from 10am to 8pm. Admission is $5 for adults , $4 for children. Located on corner of Park Blvd and Presidents Way.
