Monterey Park Lunar New Year Festival

Drums, food booths and a whole street full of neighbors: that’s the Monterey Park Lunar New Year Festival, a free two-day party on Garvey Avenue in downtown Monterey Park. The 2027 dates haven’t been announced yet. In 2026 it ran Saturday and Sunday, January 31 and February 1.

What to expect

Lion and dragon dancers opened the festival on Saturday morning, and live entertainment kept going on both days. Vendors sold gifts and specialty items, and food booths lined the route, so you could graze your way down the avenue.

There was also a carnival fun zone with amusement rides in the lots at Garvey and Lincoln avenues. Pro tip: maybe save the rides for after the snacks.

Good to know

• Last held: Saturday, January 31, 10am to 9pm, and Sunday, February 1, 2026, 10am to 7pm
• Admission: free
• Location: Garvey Ave between Garfield Ave and Alhambra Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754
• Organizer: City of Monterey Park
• Parking in 2026: free parking (10am to 6pm) at Barnes Park (350 S. McPherrin Ave), Langley Center (400 W. Emerson Ave) and Ynez Elementary (120 S. Ynez Ave), plus free parking with a shuttle at Mark Keppel High School (501 E. Hellman Ave, Alhambra) and Repetto Elementary (650 Grandridge Ave)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Monterey Park Lunar New Year Festival in 2027?

The city has not released 2027 dates yet. It was last held Saturday and Sunday, January 31 and February 1, 2026, and the 2025 festival ran January 18 and 19.

Is the Monterey Park Lunar New Year Festival free?

Yes. Admission is free, and in 2026 several nearby lots offered free parking, some with a shuttle.

What happens at the Monterey Park Lunar New Year Festival?

Lion and dragon dancers kick things off, followed by two days of live entertainment, food booths, gift vendors and a carnival zone with rides.

Source: Colorado Boulevard: Monterey Park Celebrates the Lunar New Year Festival, Jan. 31-Feb. 1, LA City calendar: Lunar New Year Festival – Monterey Park

How Do I Get to Downtown Monterey Park, Garvey Avenue?

Downtown Monterey Park, Garvey Avenue is at Garvey Ave between Garfield Ave and Alhambra Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754. Parking: 2026: free parking (10am-6pm) at Barnes Park (350 S. McPherrin Ave), Langley Center (400 W. Emerson Ave) and Ynez Elementary (120 S. Ynez Ave); free parking with shuttle at Mark Keppel High School (501 E. Hellman Ave, Alhambra) and Repetto Elementary (650 Grandridge Ave). Use the directions and parking links on this page to plan your trip from where you are.