Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival (2/18)

Street Festival (四海迎春過大年); CC Liu, Crystal Q. (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Pick up your cultural passport and stamps!

At the Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival, there is something to do for the whole family.

Be dazzled by performances, shop for unique treasures, savor Asian street food, learn to make something new, or take photos with the beautiful cherry tree display, find a treat.

• Always check Eventbrite. Next week there's another festival next door in rich Arcadia: Lunar New Year Festival, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024 at 11:00 am-5:00 pm

Breakdancers compete for glory and prizes

The Performance Stage is guaranteed to entertain and enlighten with cultural performances that include Korean fan dancing, the community band from Vez Guitar, the return of the Money God, a breakdance competition, and more.

• Dragon dance
• Lion dance
• What is breakdancing?

Food takes center stage at the Alhambra LNY Festival, with an array of authentic Asian dishes to try courtesy of vendors from all over the SGV (San Gabriel Valley).

Local favorites Miister Potato, Waffleland, and Tian Jin BBQ will return, among others. Plus, many of the amazing local eateries on Main Street will be open for business.

Newand improved in 2024

Passport to Magonia

Explore the traditions of the Lunar New Year through the Cultural Passport, which comes with giveaways and prizes as attendees explore the festival, collecting stamps in their commemorative passports.

Explore Artisan Alley to discover favorite local SGV goods and craft vendors selling their wares. Support local artisans and find unique, handcrafted items to take home as mementos of this auspicious day.

And welcome into the Year of the Wood Dragon. More: Street Festival | Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival 四海迎春過大年

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