Dragon and lion dancers are just a few of the cultural groups that participated in the festivities. Thousands of revelers filled Chinatown for the annual celebration.
"They are unique to our culture, to the Chinese culture, and so people love to see them," said Mamie Hong Weinberg, parade chair and vice president of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of L.A. "They're martial artists as well, and so they're so highly skilled. It's amazing!"
This year's theme was "Unity in the Community," showcasing a diverse selection of live performances and the participation of dignitaries and local business leaders.
The 2026 parade also featured salsa and ballet folklórico performances from international groups.
"Although we're celebrating the Lunar New Year, we are also celebrating our neighbors," Hong Weinberg said. "Chinatown is not made up of only Chinese people. We have all kinds of nationalities living in Chinatown now, so we wanted to celebrate that."
The celebration also featured an exciting display of 10,000 firecrackers at the end of the mile-long parade.
"It's the culmination of our Lunar New Year celebration, a time of togetherness and welcoming in the new year, all bright and sparkly," Hong Weinberg said. "It takes away all the bad from the past year and welcomes in the new."
ABC7 is proud to serve as Platinum Sponsor of the 2026 Golden Dragon Parade.
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