Lunar New Year celebration at the City of San Gabriel (File Photo – sangabrielcity.com)
The City of San Gabriel’s Lunar New Year Festival is happening this Saturday, February 4 from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm at the Mission District.
By News Desk
Join the city for an opening lion and dragon dance performance followed by a full day of music, food and craft booths, and a kids’ zone featuring a pony ride station. There will also be free 30-minute guided walking tours from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm to learn about San Gabriel and the Mission District’s historical significance. Two special tours will be held at 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm, with Mayor Tony Ding sharing his personal insights about the eight historic landmarks of the Mission District.
In addition, community members are invited to create a joint community art piece – A Rainbow of Peace Cranes – in recognition of the Monterey Park tragedy and its impact on cities in the San Gabriel Valley. Located next to the Mission Playhouse fountain, members can write down their thoughts, reflections and messages on origami paper; carefully fold them into beautiful cranes; and help fill a giant shadow box full of colorful well-wishing cranes. Once completed and filled with their messages of love and hope, the community art piece will be delivered to the City of Monterey Park.
Parking
Parking will be available at the San Gabriel Valley Medical Plaza and Park & Ride parking lots.
Street closure
Due to the event, vehicle traffic will be closed on Mission Dr. between Broadway and Mission Road. This closure will occur beginning Friday, February 3 at 8:00 pm to Sunday, February 5 at 8:00 am. It is recommended that alternate travel routes be used during this time period.
Source: San Gabriel
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