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113th Annual Golden Dragon Parade and Chinese New Year Festival

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LA Parenting Teens Examiner

Los Angeles teens and parents will enjoy one of the largest Chinese New Year celebrations in the country as LA’s Chinatown kicks off the Year of the Dragon. There will be fun activities all weekend long, beginning with the parade on Saturday, January 28th.

The parade’s theme emphasizes ethnic diversity, Chinese Culture and exposure to Chinese-American businesses. Parade Grand Marshals are Disney's Mulan and Mushu and international bestselling author Lisa See. Honorary Grand Marshals include David Lee, Collin Lai and James B. Wong.

Spectators will enjoy hundreds of spectacular floats, decked out vintage cars, dancers, bands and martial arts performers as they parade down the heart of Chinatown.

The dragon, one of the 12 creatures that circulate through the Chinese calendar, symbolizes strength, luck and new beginnings. 

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Where: Chuan Thien Hau (Cam Au) Temple, 750-756 N. Yale Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

When: Festival hours: Jan. 28th from 11 am - 8 pm with the parade beginning at 1 pm and Jan. 29th from 11 am - 6 pm.

Cost: Free

The parade kicks off at 1pm on Saturday.
The parade kicks off at 1pm on Saturday.
Photo credit: 
Gary Leonard/LA Downtown News
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Published author Evelyn B. Block has almost 30 years of experience working with teens as a child and family therapist, an educator, a consultant to corporations and a parent. She welcomes your questions - E-mail Evelyn.

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