golden dragon parade lion dances firecrackers finale
The 127th Golden Dragon Parade in L.A. will march on 21 st Feb., 2026, 1-4 PM through Chinatown- North Hill St and Ord St start, along Broadway to Central Plaza, with the theme of Unity in the Community. Chinese Chamber of Commerce, expect 100K + attendees, lion/dragon dancing, salsa/ballet folkloro, marching bands, floats, 10K firecrackers-finale. Free family event includes dumplings/skeeners, dignitaries, and grandstands sold. Since 1899, ABC7/NBC4 broadcasts and streets have been closed between 10 AM and 4 PM on Hill/Broadway. Prideful Asian fusion celebrates the multi-ethnic SoCal revival after the pandemic.
Starts Hill/Ord, heads Bernard, turns Broadway to Temple/Central Plaza mile loop. Lion dances, storefront chase, and envelopes good fortune.
Firecrackers end blast bad luck; expect crowds, arrive early, Metro/LOT parking at Union Station.
Diverse performers: Chinese folk, martial arts, and international groups highlight multicultural Chinatown.
Dragon/lion teams 100ft writhing beasts; bands salsa folklórico beats fusion.
Cultural troupes martial demos; kids floats, dignitaries wave red/gold.
Central Plaza post-parade booths dumplings sweets; photo ops arches lanterns.
Exact date time details?
Sat Feb 21, 1-4PM; starts Hill/Ord, Broadway to Plaza. Streets close 10AM-4PM arrive pre-noon Metro advised.
Tickets grandstands needed?
Free street viewing; grandstands $10-20 CCCLA site advance sell quick VIP dignitary views.
Parking transit options?
Limited LOT $20; Gold Line Chinatown station 10min walk. Avoid driving closures Hill/Broadway heavy.
Family kid-friendly?
Yes, free vibrant dances floats; vendors treats dances engage young. Strollers ok but crowded.
Rain weather policy?
Rain or shine outdoors; check CCCLA updates ponchos advised mild Feb L.A. typical.
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