Golden Dragon Lunar New Year Parade

Sat Feb 21, 2026
1:00pm to 4:00pm PT
Age: All ages
Price: Free; Fee for grandstand seating
Location:
Chinatown
Start: Hill at Temple; End: Broadway at Temple, Los Angeles, CA,
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LA's Chinatown rings in the Year of the Horse at the 127th annual Golden Dragon Parade. 

The colorful celebration of the lunar new year steps off at Hill Street at Temple.

In addition to the giant dragon that gives the parade its name, floats, marching bands, entertainers, local business leaders, and cultural groups abound.

The event is free to the public.  In addition, tickets for grandstand seating can be purchased online ($48 + fees).

The parade starts at Hill Street at Temple toward Bernard, then goes right on Bernard, right on Broadway, and finishes at Broadway & Temple.  This event is held rain or shine.

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