The Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival
Celebrate the 30th Annual Event on February 9, 2025
The Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival is a yearly tradition that celebrates the diversity of the SGV region hosted in “the gateway to the San Gabriel Valley.” Join us in 2025 to celebrate the Year of the Snake!
The Alhambra LNY Festival is a celebration deeply rooted in Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage and is accessible to everyone through an immersive all-day experience. Expect to be mesmerized by cultural performances, live art, cooking demonstrations, Augmented Reality, and more. You can also shop handcrafted goods in Artisan Alley and eat authentic cuisine to your heart’s content.
New to celebrating the Lunar New Year? Our festival provides an excellent opportunity to learn about its traditions through a new Cultural Passport experience that will guide you through how different regions celebrate the holiday.
Celebrate the Year of the Snake at the Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival, coming to Main Street on February 9, 2025!
Vibrant Performances
Revel in the entertainment of the Main Stage and enjoy a dragon dance, live candy sculpting, and other cultural performances.
Fun on the Street
Pose with the cherry blossom tree, eat delicious local food, play games in the Kid's Zone—there's something for everyone!
Augmented Reality (AR)
Experience the magic of AR! Colorful projections lead you on a scavenger hunt and even become fireworks.
Since 1993, the Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival has ushered in prosperity and joy to the SGV.
About the Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year is celebrated worldwide, primarily in East Asian countries. It’s a time-honored tradition marked by the giving of lucky money, the prominence of the color red, sharing delicious traditional foods, and prayers for good fortune and prosperity.
Join us for this incredible celebration of culture and community. We can’t wait to see you at the 2025 Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival!