Our 2019 Chinese New Year Events Listing includes Lunar New Year Celebrations in Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire, San Diego, and Greater Palm Springs.
From LA Chinatown parade, lantern making, various Tet Festivals, Lunar New Year celebration at theme parks & malls, and many more.
CHINESE NEW YEAR LOS ANGELES EVENTS LISTING:
THE HUNTINGTON CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTIVAL
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at The Huntington as the Year of the Pig begins. Festivities include lion dancers, mask-changing performances, martial arts, Chinese music and dance, and more!
Where: The Huntington Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, Calif. 91108
When: Feb 2 and 3, 2019
Time: 10 AM – 5 PM
Tickets: General Admission cost
More Info: Visit Event’s Website
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
The Lunar New Year festivities will feature:
- DreamWorks’ Kung Fu Panda Jade Palace Performance Stage and the exciting Dragon Warrior Training Show based on the beloved Kung Fu Panda franchise.
- Mr. Ping’s Noodle Shop is back by popular demand to serve up delicious culturally-themed food such as Po’s Dumplings, Dragon Warrior Bao, Oogway Eggrolls and Secret Ingredient Stir Fry Noodles
- Mr. Ping himself will be on hand to interact with guests and take memorable souvenir photos
- Global pop icon Hello Kitty will step out in style, wearing her signature red bow and specially-designed Lunar New Year attire
- A Mandarin-speaking Transformer’s MEGATRON will greet guests at the entry of the festivities, engaging guests in Mandarin and in real time conversation reflective of his persona
- A curtain of customary red Chinese lanterns and stunning plum blossom Wishing Trees will further compliment the event
- Uniquely themed experiences offered in Mandarin include the theme park’s signature Studio Tour and the exclusive VIP Experience featuring expertly-trained Mandarin-speaking tour guides both opportunities provide insight into the world of movie-making magic
image courtesy of Universal Studios Hollywood
Where: Universal Studios Hollywood within Universal Plaza (located at the heart of the theme park), 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
When: February 2 – 17, 2019
Tickets: included in the price of admission to Universal Studios Hollywood
More Info: Visit Event’s Website
CITADEL OUTLETS LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
A celebration that typically includes Chinese dragon dances, folk dances and traditional songs and drum ceremonies. Plus, find festive red and gold lanterns, twinkling lights and a 17-foot Chinese pagoda at the Citadel Outlets for four weeks from January to February.
When: February 3, 2019
Where: Citadel Outlets, 100 Citadel Dr, Commerce, CA 90040
Tickets: FREE
More Info: Visit Event’s Website
USC PACIFIC ASIA MUSEUM LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL
Performances include a Lion Dance and martial arts presentation from the Northern Shaolin Kung Fu Association, classical musicians from the Pasadena Symphony, and a special delegation from the Zhejiang Conservatory of Music performing a variety of traditional and contemporary music and dance pieces.
Plus art activities, food trucks and a musical petting zoo! Fun for the whole family!
Where: 46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, California 91101
When: February 3, 2019
Time: 10 AM
Cost: Free
More Info: Visit Event’s Website
LA CHINATOWN MIDNIGHT TEMPLE CEREMONY
LA Chinatown kicks off the Year of the Boar at Thien Hau Temple where attendees can experience traditional incense burning, make offerings to deities, watch traditional lion dancers, and witness 500,000 firecrackers in action.
When: February 4, 2019
Where: Thien Hau Temple, 756 Yale St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Time: 10 PM New Year’s Eve to 12:30 AM New Year’s Day
More Info: Visit Event’s Website
CHINESE NEW YEAR ABOARD THE QUEEN MARY
Ring in the year of the Pig, aboard the legendary Queen Mary to celebrate with authentic Chinese culture, art, and cuisine, with live entertainment and traditional performances from Wushu Shaolin Entertainment.
Where: Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802
When: February 5, 2019
Tickets: $99.99 general admission adult and $49.99 for children ages 4 to 11. VIP tickets start at $129.99 for adults and $59.99 for children ages 4 to 11, and include seating closest to entertainment and two beverages of choice. All tickets include dinner and entertainment.
Time: 6 – 10 PM
More Info: Visit Event’s Website
CHINESE NEW YEAR PARADE LOS ANGELES
Golden Dragon Parade – Since the mid-1980s, the Chinatown parade has expanded to include almost two dozen floats, multiple marching bands, government officials, various dignitaries, entertainers, local business leaders, and cultural groups.
The parade theme emphasizes ethnic diversity, Chinese culture, and exposure to Chinese-American businesses. The parade continues to be a rich and diverse experience for Angelenos of all ages and ethnicities.
Where: along North Broadway in Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA
When: Saturday, February 9th, 2019 at 1:00 P.M.
Tickets: Event is FREE but if you wish to seat at the grandstand, you must purchase tickets.
Parade Route: Hill Street at Temple toward Bernard. Right on Bernard, right on Broadway back to Broadway & Temple.
Street closure Information (may change without notice):
- Freeway 110 exit and entrance on Hill Street will be closed between 10:30 am – 5:00 pm.
- Streets around assembly area , the portion of Hill Street between Ord and Temple will be close between 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
- All streets around Hill Street and North Broadway between Bernard and Cesar Chavez will be closed between 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
More Info: Visit Event’s Website
ALHAMBRA LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL:
The main celebration is a one-day street festival on Valley Blvd. , the heart of the Chinese commercial district in the San Gabriel Valley. On the stages, there will be all-day entertainment with lion dances, kung fu demonstrations, and other ethnic performances.
When: February 9, 2019
Time: 10 AM – 7 PM
Tickets: FREE
More Info: Visit Event’s Website
SANTA MONICA PLACE LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Hosted by comedian Paul “PK” Kim with a special appearance by popular K-pop dance group, First Bite. Activities and performances include the traditional Chinese lion dance, Korean fan dance, stilt walkers, traditional dough artist, balloon twister, classical folk music from a Chinese musical duo, New Year’s Wishing Trees and family-friendly arts and crafts.
photo courtesy of Santa Monica Place
Where: Santa Monica Place, 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, CA 90401
When: February 16, 2019
Time: 2 – 6 PM
Tickets: FREE
More Info: Visit Event’s Website
L.A. CHINATOWN FIRECRACKER RUN
The Los Angeles Chinatown Firecracker 5/10K Run/Walk is the largest and longest-running Lunar New Year charity run in the United States. Established in 1978, Firecracker has since grown to include a Bike Ride, Kiddie Run and PAW’er Dog Walk and serves the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area with support from the City of Los Angeles.
When: February 16 – 17, 2019
Where: 943 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Tickets: $25 – $70 for the run
More info: Visit Event’s Website
SAN GABRIEL LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL
The festival will consist of Street Food Fair, Marketplace, Carnival Games, Chalk Art Contest, and Kids Zone!
When: February 16, 2019
Where: San Gabriel Mission District, 320 S Mission Dr, San Gabriel, CA 91776
Time: 11 AM – 8 PM
Tickets: Free Admission
More Info: Visit event’s website
LUNAR NEW YEAR AT THE GROVE:
Celebrate Chinese New Year in Los Angeles with lively performances and cultural activities on Gilmore Lane and The Plaza of The Original Farmers Market.
Where: The Grove LA, 189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90036
When: February 17, 2019
Time: 2 PM – 5 PM
Tickets: This event is complimentary and open to the public.
More Info: Visit Event’s Website
CHINESE NEW YEAR ORANGE COUNTY EVENTS LISTING:
DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Celebration includes:
- Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession
- Unique holiday entertainment
- Special appearances by some popular Disney Characters dressed in colorful event costumes
- Delicious Asian food
- Commemorative merchandise
- Kid-friendly crafts and activities
- Festive décor and more
When: January 25 – February 17, 2019
Where: Disney California Adventure, 1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802
Tickets: Park Admission Cost
More Info: Visit Event’s Website
OUTLETS AT SAN CLEMENTE LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Family fun entertainment featuring more than 50 performers from the Irvine Chinese School, Marian Bergeson Elementary School’s Mandarin Immersion Program and San Diego-based Three Treasures Cultural Arts Society. Highlights include a Dragon Dance, interactive Lion Dance, martial arts demonstrations, arts and crafts activities, Red Envelopes and more.
When: February 2, 2019
Where: Oak Tree Court at the Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, CA 92672
Time: 1 – 2 PM
Tickets: FREE, This event is rain or shine (in case of rain, the event will be held in Suite 150).
More Info: Visit Event’s Website
BOWERS MUSEUM LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL
Celebrate with a lion, dragon, and classical Asian dance, music, and art projects. Enjoy painting a paper lantern, getting your face painted, and eating a delicious egg roll treat.
When: February 3, 2019
Where: Bowers Museum, 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Time: 11 – 3:30 PM
Tickets: FREE
More Info: Visit Event’s Website
LUNAR NEW YEAR AT FASHION ISLAND
Enjoy one-of-a-kind Year of the Pig interactive installation and check out the photo moment on the Atrium Lawn plus enjoy special promotions from various retailers and restaurants.
When: February 5 – 18, 2019
Where: Fashion Island,401 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660
More Info: Visit Event’s Website
LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION AT PRETEND CITY
Honor Chinese traditions through fun, bright, activities and cultural learnings like lantern making, Chinese calligraphy, and storytime.
When: February 5, 2019
Where: Pretend City, 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618
Time: 11 – 3 PM
Tickets: Included with museum admission
More Info: Visit Event’s Website
UVSA TET FESTIVAL
The nation’s largest Vietnamese Lunar New Year Festival. Enjoy traditional food, performance, competitions from pho eating contest to balut eating contest. There’s also a Culture Village, pageants, and many more.
When: February 8, 9, & 10, 2019
Where: OC Fair & Event Center,
Time: varies by day, check website
Tickets: FREE – $6
More Info: Visit Event’s Website
TET PARADE
The Little Saigon Tet Parade is organized by the Vietnamese American Federation of Southern California. The purpose is to celebrate the Lunar New Year and to preserve and promote Vietnamese culture to the younger generations and to the greater community.
When: February 9, 2019
Where: Bolsa Ave. & Saigon St., Westminster, CA 92683
Time: 9 AM – 1 PM
More Info: Visit Event’s Website
IRVINE SPECTRUM CENTER LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Activities to take place in the Giant Wheel courtyard include:
- Chinese dragon dance
- Lion Dance
- Greeters distributing fortune cookies*
- Lucky envelopes*
- Arts & Crafts*
- Entertainment
When: February 10, 2019
Where: Irvine Spectrum Center at Giant Wheel Court, 670 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618
Time: 12 – 2 PM
Tickets: FREE
More Info: Visit Event’s Website
SEGERSTROM LANTERN FESTIVAL
Family-friendly festival to commemorate the end of the Lunar New Year celebration with music, dance, art making, riddles and food. Join us as the concert hall lobby becomes transformed for the festivities with lanterns created by community members and the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall is opened up to the public for performances featuring local music and dance groups. You’ll have the opportunity to decorate your very own lantern, take in live music, try your hand at solving a riddle, take a Chinese folk dance lesson and more!
The Lantern Festival takes place 15 days after the Lunar New Year—on the first full moon night in the lunar calendar—and marks the return of spring, representing the reunion of family.
When: March 2, 2019
Where: Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Time: 11 AM – 5 PM
Tickets: FREE but tickets are required due to venue capacity, print your free tickets immediately.
More Info: Visit Event’s Website
CHINESE NEW YEAR INLAND EMPIRE EVENTS LISTING:
LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL AT ONTARIO MILLS
Ring in the Lunar New Year with a family-friendly festival including face painting, Lion Dancers, Kung Fu and more!
When: February 16, 2019
Where: Ontario Mills, 1 Mills Cir, Ontario, CA 91764
Time: 1 – 5 PM
Tickets: FREE
More Info: Visit Event’s Website
CHINESE NEW YEAR SAN DIEGO EVENTS LISTING:
SD TET FESTIVAL
Celebrate the new year with a festive environment with dragon and lion dances, firecrackers, games, food, and more!
When: Feb 1, 2, & 3, 2019
Where: SDCCU (Quacolmm) Stadium – 9449 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
Time: varies, check website
Tickets: $4 – $20
More Info: Visit Event’s Website
SEAWORLD LUNAR NEW YEAR
See incredible all-new acts from the gravity-defying Chinese acrobats of Hebei, taiko drummers, lion dancers, and more. Plus, savor all of your favorite Asian inspired delicacies.
When: select dates Feb 2 – 18, 2019
Where: Sea World, 500 Sea World Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
Tickets: theme park admission + you may upgrade for reserved seating at the acrobats show
More Info: Visit the event’s website
CHINESE NEW YEAR GREATER PALM SPRINGS EVENTS LISTING:
DESERT HILLS PREMIUM OUTLETS LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Enjoy lion dancer performances and Lunar New Year festivities
When: February 5 & 8, 2019
Where: Desert Hills Premium Outlets,
Time: Noon on Feb. 5 & 4 PM on Feb. 8
Tickets: FREE
More Info: Visit event’s website
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