The DCA Performing Arts Divisionis delighted to present the third annual Lunar New Year Celebration, featuring activities taking place from January 25 to February 15, 2025. Originally launched in 2023, this year’s Lunar New Year festivities will expand from 9 to 10 events happening at multiple sites throughout Los Angeles. This year we celebrate the Year of the Snake, and festivities include Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese culturally-specific dance, food and arts festivals, film screenings, live theater, street fairs, parades, and story-telling. DCA brings these programs to the public through close collaboration with community partners to highlight the diversity of traditions observed in Los Angeles. Bring your family and friends to enjoy these joyous community gatherings. All events are free and open to the public. For updates and more information, please email: dca-perform@lacity.org.
This year’s Lunar New Year events are as follows:
Lankershim Lunar Block Party
Lankershim Arts Center, 5108 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA 91601
Lunar Block Party is an opportunity for NoHo pedestrians to reclaim the block as they welcome the new and good through food, performing arts, culture, and artisans celebrating Korean, Vietnamese, and Chinese cultures through sights, sounds, and participation. Presented in partnership with Maum Market, the original Asian makers’ market.
Saturday, January 25, 2025, noon to 4:00 p.m.
11th Annual Port of Los Angeles Lunar New Year Celebration
Port of Los Angeles, BERTH 60 at ALTA SEA 2451 Signal Street, San Pedro
The celebration at the Port features cultural entertainment, crafts, petting zoo, and firework finale.
Saturday, January 25, 2025, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
3rd Annual Vietnamese Lunar New Year Festival
Vietnamese Association of San Fernando Valley, 7245 Corbin Avenue, Winnetka, CA 91306
The celebration features performers, lion dancers, and free food.
Sunday, January 26, 2025, 5:00 to 11:00 p.m.
LNY Short Film Screening
Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, 4814 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027
DCA Performing Arts Division and CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment) present the 2025 Lunar New Year Short Film Celebration. Filmmakers will give short remarks about their films following the screening.
Saturday, February 1, 2025, noon to 3:00 p.m.
Night Market
Koreatown Plaza, 928 S. Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90006
The Koreatown Lunar Night Market is a celebration featuring food, live performers, and other surprises.
Saturday, February 1, 2025, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Firecracker Run
Chinatown, 943 N. Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90012
Performers will provide entertainment.
Postponed due to wildfires. New date TBD.
Snake Tales
McGroarty Arts Center, 7570 McGroarty Terrace, Tujunga, CA 91042
Featuring traditional Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese storytelling.
Friday, February 7, 2025, time TBD. Check the DCA Arts Center’s website for updates.
126th Annual Golden Dragon Parade
Chinatown Central Plaza, 823 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90012
Floats, festivities, and performers as the parade winds through Chinatown.
Saturday, March 22, 2025, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
K-Popalooza
Emerson College Los Angeles, 5960 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Highly anticipated event that celebrates the amazing community behind the music, culture, and fandom of K-Pop!
Saturday, February 15, 2025, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Images from the 2024 Celebration
