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Event Series Event Series: Second Annual Lunar New Year Celebration

Second Annual Lunar New Year Celebration

Date
March 3
Cost
Free
Organizer’s Site
https://culturela.org/programs-and-initiatives/131626-2/
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DCA’s Performing Arts Division is delighted to present the Second Annual Lunar New Year Celebration beginning February 3 to March 3, 2024. Launched in 2023, the Lunar New Year Celebration program expands this year to nine events. The festivities include Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese culturally-specific events across the City of Los Angeles. Celebratory performances include cultural dance, food and arts festivals, film screenings, street fairs, parades, story-telling, and spoken-word. We invite you, your family, and friends to participate in these joyous community gatherings.This year’s Lunar New Year events are as follows:

10th Annual Port of Los Angeles Lunar New Year Celebration

Port of Los Angeles, 301 S. Avalon Wilmington, CA 90744 The celebration features cultural entertainment, crafts, petting zoo, and firework finale. Saturday, February 3, 2024 3:00 to 6:30 p.m.

2nd Annual Vietnamese Lunar New Year Festival

Vietnamese Association of San Fernando Valley, 7245 Corbin Avenue, Winnetka, CA, 91306The celebration features performers, lion dancers, and free food. Saturday, February 3, 2024 5:00 to 11:00 p.m.

Family Village Celebration

Northridge Park Child Care Resource Center, 10058 Reseda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 91325 The celebration includes music and dance performances, children’s activities, and storytelling. Sunday, February 11, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

125th Annual Golden Dragon Parade

Chinatown Central Plaza, 823 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 The annual parade showcases floats, festivities, and performers as the parade winds through Chinatown. Saturday, February 17, 2024 1:00 p.m.

Lunar New Year Block Party

Lankershim Arts Center, 5108 Lankershim Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 91601 The party hosts performers, food trucks, and traditional Korean Lunar New Year games. Saturday, February 24, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Firecracker Run

Chinatown, 943 N. Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90012 Performers will provide entertainment. Saturday, February 24, 2024 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Dragon Stories

Chinatown, 900 N. Broadway #1090, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Featuring traditional Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese storytelling. Sunday, February 25, 2024 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Short Film Festival

Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, 4814 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Featuring short films by Asian filmmakers. Saturday, March 2, 2024 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Night Market

Koreatown Plaza, 928 S. Western Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90006 A celebration featuring food, live performers and other surprises. Sunday, March 3, 2024 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Please note: All events are free and open to the public. For updates and more information, please email: dca-perform@lacity.org.

Location

Various locations
Los Angeles, CA United States

Organizers

DCA Performing Arts Division
Lankershim Performing Arts Center
Barnsdall Gallery Theater
Los Angeles Chinatown Firecracker Run Committee
Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles

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