The Lunar New Year kicks off on Saturday, Feb. 10 and this year marks the Year of the Dragon, which is associated with nobility, wisdom, wealth and luck in traditional Chinese culture.
Lunar New Year is observed by cultures across Asia and, of course, here in Southern California as well. Here are 11 ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year in 2024.
Chinese New Year Festival at The Huntington
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 10-11
Where: The Huntington, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino
Cost: $29
Information: huntington.org/event/chinese-new-year-festival
This event features lion dances by Northern Shaolin Kung Fu, mask making, martial arts demonstrations, music, Chinese floral arts displays and calligraphy demonstrations. Festivities take place in and around the Chinese Garden and other performance spaces.
Disney California Adventure
When: Through Feb. 18
Where: Paradise Gardens Park at Disney California Adventure Park, 1313 S. Harbor Blvd,. Anaheim
Cost: Park admission is required
Information: disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/lunar-new-year/
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with the world famous mouse and his friends. The celebration will include Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession, Disney characters dressed in special costumes, Asian food specials and a Wishing Wall made of ornamental lanterns.
Downtown Pomona Lunar New Year
When: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Feb. 10
Where: 197 W. Second Street, Pomona
Cost: Free
Information: downtownpomona.org/lunar-new-year
The city welcomes the Year of the Dragon with vendors, lion dances, a food court and even a karaoke and talent show.
Golden Dragon Lunar New Year Parade
When: 1 p.m. Feb. 17
Where: 943 North Broadway, Los Angeles
Cost: Free
Information: lachinesechamber.org
This is one of the biggest celebrations around with more than 100,000 spectators expected to line the parade route along North Broadway in Chinatown. The parade takes place from 1-4 p.m. and will include lion dancers, marching bands, dance troupes, music groups and…
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