DCA Kicks Off Festivities: Second Annual Lunar New Year Celebration Promises Cultural Splendor and Community Joy

The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs or DCA, performing arts division presents the second annual Lunar New Year Celebration beginning Feb. 3 to March 3. 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. All are invited to participate in these joyous community gatherings. 

DCA’s Lunar New Year Celebration Events

All events are free and open to the public.

10th Annual Port of Los Angeles Lunar New Year Celebration

The celebration features cultural entertainment, crafts, a petting zoo, and firework finale.
Time: 3 to 6:30 p.m., Feb. 3

Venue: Port of Los Angeles, 301 S. Avalon Wilmington 

2nd Annual Vietnamese Lunar New Year Festival 

The celebration features performers, lion dancers, and free food.

Time: 5 to 11 p.m., Feb. 3

Venue: Vietnamese Association of San Fernando Valley, 7245 Corbin Avenue, Winnetka

Family Village Celebration 

The celebration includes music and dance performances, children’s activities and storytelling.
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 4

Venue: Northridge Park Child Care Resource Center, 10058 Reseda Blvd., Los Angeles

125th Annual Golden Dragon Parade 

The annual parade showcases floats, festivities, and performers as the parade winds through Chinatown.

Time: 1 p.m., Feb. 17

Venue: Chinatown Central Plaza, 823 North Hill Street, Los Angeles

Lunar New Year Block Party

The party hosts performers, food trucks, and traditional Korean Lunar New Year games.
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Feb. 24

Venue: Lankershim Arts Center

5108 Lankershim Blvd., Los Angeles

Firecracker Run 

Performers will provide entertainment.

Time: 8a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Feb. 24

Venue: Chinatown, 943 N. Broadway Los Angeles

Dragon Stories 

Featuring traditional Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese storytelling.
Time: 6 to 8 p.m., Feb. 25

Venue: Chinatown, 900 N. Broadway #1090, Los Angeles

Short Film Festival

Featuring short films by Asian filmmakers.
Time: 3 to 6 p.m., March 2

Venue: Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, 4814 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles 

Night Market 

A celebration featuring food, live performers and other surprises.
Time: 5 to 8 p.m., March 3
Venue: Koreatown Plaza, 928 S. Western Ave. Los Angeles 

Details: Culture LA.org Programs and Initiatives.