USA Special Event Description:
The 2007 Floral Street Fair attracted 115,000 people and received extensive coverage in LA-area English and Asian language media (newspaper, TV and radio). This event just gets bigger and better every year. The 2008 event (2/9-2/10, 2008) will continue the colorful new "Floral Street Fair" theme and bring fun and excitement for the whole family. Join us!
For thousands of years, the "Floral Street Fair" tradition has ushered in the Chinese New Year and heralded the beginning of spring with elaborate and beautiful flower arrangements, lively entertainment, and of course great food. The festival is a traditional Chinese celebration dating back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 221AD), which is celebrated on the 15th day of the first full moon of the New Year. The festival marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebration and especially symbolizes family reunions and a full and happy new year.
Event Performers:
A mix of traditional and contemporary artists: dragon dancers, blues band, mariachi band, traditional Chinese music, singers, hula dancers, rock and roll, latino band, and more. The 2008 event will again feature a diverse line-up of entertainment.
Location of USA Special Event:
Garvey Ave.
Directions to Festival:
Traveling West on the 10 Freeway, exit South at Atlantic. Go about 1 mile. See Garvey Avenue on left: this is the location of the street fair, which extends eastward about 4 blocks. Garvey Avenue is closed to traffic during the Floral Street Fair. Parking is available at 3-4 nearby schools.
Times:
10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Admission & Parking:
Admission is free.
Special Event Contact: 213-239-6688
Event Email Contact: fsf@lpcpr.com
