Dragon dancers carry out through the Golden Dragon Parade and the Chinese language New Yr Competition. The occasion returns on February 27 to rejoice the Yr of the Dragon. (Picture by Keith Durflinger/Los Angeles Day by day Information/SCNG)
The Lunar New Yr begins on Saturday, February 10 and this yr marks the Yr of the Dragon, which is related to the Aristocracy, knowledge, wealth and luck in conventional Chinese language tradition.
Lunar New Yr is noticed by cultures all through Asia and, after all, right here in Southern California. Listed below are 11 methods to rejoice the Lunar New Yr in 2024.
Chinese language New Yr Competition in Huntington
By the point: 10 a.m. to five p.m. February 10-11
the place: The Huntington, 1151 Oxford Street, San Marino
Value: $29
info: huntington.org/occasion/chinese-new-year-festival
This occasion options Northern Shaolin Kung Fu lion dances, masks making, martial arts demonstrations, music, Chinese language floral artwork shows and calligraphy demonstrations. The festivities are in and across the Chinese language Backyard and different efficiency areas.
Disney California Journey
By the point: Till February 18
the place: Paradise Gardens Park at Disney California Journey Park, 1313 S. Harbor Blvd,. Anaheim
Value: Entrance to the park is required
info: disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/lunar-new-year/
Have fun the Yr of the Dragon with the world well-known mouse and his associates. The celebration will embody Mulan's Lunar New Yr Procession, Disney characters wearing particular costumes, Asian meals specialties and a Wishing Wall made of decorative lanterns.
Downtown Pomona Lunar New Yr
By the point: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on February 10
the place: 197 W. Second Avenue, Pomona
Value: Free
info: downtownpomona.org/lunar-new-year
Town welcomes the Yr of the Dragon with distributors, lion dances, a meals courtroom and even a karaoke and expertise present.
Golden Dragon Lunar New Yr Parade
By the point: 1 p.m. on February 17
the place: 943 North Broadway, Los Angeles
Value: Free
info: Lachinechamber.org
This is among the greatest celebrations round with over 100,000 spectators ready to line the parade route alongside North Broadway in Chinatown. The parade runs from 1-4 pm and can embody lion dancers, marching bands, dance troupes, music teams and extra.
Historic Principal Avenue in Backyard Grove
By the point: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. February 10 and 11 a.m. to eight:30 p.m. February 11
the place: 12987 Principal Avenue, Backyard Grove
Value: Free
info: ggcity.org/occasions/flower-street-historic-main
To mark the Lunar New Yr Historic Principal Avenue in Backyard Grove comes alive with vibrant floral shows as a part of the Flower Avenue Competition. There can be stay music, lion dances, folks video games, a flower vogue present, and extra actions.
Firecracker of LA Chinatown
By the point: 8 a.m. February 24-2
the place: Los Angeles Chinatown Plaza, 943 N. Broadway, Los Angeles.
Value: $38-$75 to register for the races, free to attend the pageant
info: firecracker10k.org/
Now in its forty sixth yr, the LA Chinatown Firecracker is among the largest and oldest races within the nation. It consists of the Lunar New Yr working, strolling, biking and canine strolling occasions taking place on February 24-25. Along with the race, the weekend features a Lunar New Yr pageant in Chinatown that celebrates the New Yr with lion dancers and the standard lighting of 100,000 firecrackers.
Lunar New Yr on the USC Pacific Asia Museum
By the point: 11 a.m. to five p.m. on February 10
the place: USC Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
Value: Free
info: pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu/
The USC Asia Pacific Museum celebration will embody conventional lion dances, storytelling, calligraphy and meals vans.
Lunar New Yr at Pacific Symphony
By the point: 8 pm on February tenth
the place: Renee & Henry Segerstrom Live performance Corridor, 600 City Middle Drive, Costa Mesa
Value: $72-$79
info: pacificsymphony.org
The Pacific Symphony's annual Lunar New Yr live performance options musical performances, dancers, choir singers and fusions of musical traditions from the East and the West.
Lunar New Yr of the Dragon
By the point: 3-4 p.m. on February 10
the place: Baldwin Park Library, 4181 Baldwin Park Blvd., Baldwin Park
Value: Free
info: go to.lacountylibrary.org
This celebration is geared toward younger dragons ages 5-11. Youngsters study the origins of the dragon and create their very own moon dragon. Advance registration is required.
San Gabriel Lunar Lantern Competition
By the point: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on February 17 and 10 a.m. to eight p.m. on February 18
the place: San Gabriel Mission District, 320 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel
Value: Free
info: sangabrielcity.com/1517/Lunar-New-Yr
Dwell music, a market, youngsters's space and free lanterns for kids make up this celebration of the lunar yr.
The Competition of the Alhambra Lunar New Yr
By the point: 9 a.m. to five p.m. on February 18
the place: Principal Avenue between First and Third Avenue.
Value: Free
info: alhambralunarnewyear.com/
The Alhambra Lunar New Yr Competition consists of distributors, youngsters's areas, a Culinary Stage that showcases cooking demonstrations impressed by Asian delicacies and The Efficiency Stage for cultural performances that embody Korean fan dancing, bands and a breakdancing competitors.
