Inside the 127th Golden Dragon Parade: L.A.’s Historic Lunar New Year Route

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.

Parade Route Breakdown

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.

Performer Highlights

Dragon/lion teams 100ft writhing beasts; bands salsa folklórico beats fusion.

Cultural troupes martial demos; kids floats, dignitaries wave red/gold.

Festival Vibes

Central Plaza post-parade booths dumplings sweets; photo ops arches lanterns.

Official Social Update

FAQs

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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