Lunar New Year in Los Angeles

Chinese New Year and Vietnamese New Year Schedule 2009 - Year of the Ox

Chinese New Year Spectacular at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium
A touring stage extravaganza of Chinese dance and music.
When: Dec 30, 2008 - Jan 4, 2009
Where: Pasadena Civic Auditorium, 300 E. Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101
Cost: $38-$188
Parking: $7 self park, $20 valet
Metro: Gold Line to Pasadena Convention Center Station
Info: http://laspectacular.com

Chinese New Year Floral Street Fair and Lantern Festival in Monterey Park
Floral Fair features flower arranging, food, entertainment, arts and crafts for all ages and carnival rides.
When: Jan 31- Feb 1, 2009 Sat 10 am - 8 pm, Sun 10 am - 7 pm
Where: Garvey Ave, between Alhambra Ave and Garfield Ave in Monterey Park
Cost: Free
Parking: Shuttles will be provided from three school parking lots. Parking Map
Info: www.ci.monterey-park.ca.us

Tet Festival in Garden Grove
Sponsored by the Union of Vietnamese Student Associations of Southern California, the Tet Festival in Garden Grove is celebrating its 27th year in 2009. Festivities include dragon dancers, pageants, entertainment, rides, food and cultural booths.
When: Jan 30 - Feb 1, 2008, Fri 2 - 10 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am - 10 pm
Where: Garden Grove Park, 9301 Westminster Blvd, Garden Grove, CA, 92844
Cost: $5 adults, $4 children 48" and under, babies and toddlers Free, visitors in traditional costume or military uniform get in free 10 am to 2 pm Saturday.
Parking: at the park
Info: www.tetfestival.org

Golden Dragon Parade and Chinese New Year Festival in Chinatown
The Golden Dragon Parade kicks off a two day festival including food, music, dancing, games and a car show.
When: Jan 31 - Feb 1, 2009, Festival Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun 10 am - 5 pm, Parade Sat 2-5 pm
Where: Parade route starts at Main and Cesar Chavez, heads west on Cesar Chavez, north on Broadway, west on Bernard and south on Hill St. in Chinatown. Parade Route Map
Cost: Free to view from the street, $25 grandstand tickets available
Parking: Shuttle parking is available from Dodger Stadium Lots 40, 41 and 42 off Stadium Way
Metro: Gold Line to Chinatown Station
Info: www.lagoldendragonparade.com or www.lachinesechamber.org, (213) 617-0396 x13

The Chinese American Museum Lantern Festival at Olvera Street
Live entertainment, including lion dancers, acrobatics, musical, and dance performances, craft workshops and free entrance to the Chinese American Museum.
When: Saturday, Feb 7, 2009, noon to 7 pm
Where: 425 Los Angeles Street at El Pueblo Historic Site/Olvera Street
Cost: Free
Parking: Pay lots in the area
Metro: Union Station
Info: www.camla.org

The Annual Lunar New Year Celebration at the LA Zoo
Chinese and Korean live entertainment, including lion dancers, acrobatics, musical, and dance performances.
When: Sat-Sun Feb 7-8, 2009, 10 am - 4 pm
Where: Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (in Griffith Park)
Cost: Zoo Admission $12 Adults, $7 Children 2 - 12
Parking: Free lot
Info: www.lazoo.org

Information is accurate at the time of publication. Please check the event website for the most current information.