🐍🎉 2025 Riverside Lunar Festival: Celebrate the Year of the Snake! 🎉🐍

The 13th Annual Riverside Lunar Festival is returning to downtown Riverside, and this year we’re celebrating the Year of the Snake! Join us on Mission Inn Ave on January 25-26 for a weekend packed with vibrant cultural festivities and exciting new attractions, including carnival rides for the first time ever!

💃 Cultural Performances: Delight in mesmerizing lion dances, acrobatic feats, and traditional music from diverse Asian communities, celebrating the richness of Lunar New Year traditions.

🎤 Live Entertainment: Enjoy a showcase of talent from local artists and groups, featuring everything from electrifying K-Pop performances to enchanting folk songs.

🍜 Gourmet Street Food: Indulge in a mouthwatering array of traditional Lunar New Year dishes, sizzling street foods, and unique fusion bites that will take your taste buds on a global journey.

🎨 Artisan Market: Discover a marketplace filled with handcrafted goods, art, jewelry, and unique Lunar New Year souvenirs. Find the perfect keepsake while supporting local artisans.

🎡 New This Year: Carnival Rides! Get ready for some added fun with carnival rides—a brand-new feature that promises excitement for attendees of all ages!

🎈 Car Exhibit: A special exhibit showcasing the best of JDM cars around Riverside, car enthusiasts rejoice!

💬 Interactive Workshops: Dive into Lunar New Year traditions with hands-on workshops, including calligraphy, tea ceremonies, and crafting Lunar New Year decorations.

Important Details:

  • Where: Mission Inn Ave (Downtown Riverside), between Lime and Orange

  • Saturday, January 25: 11 am - 8 pm

  • Sunday, January 26: 11 am - 7 pm

  • Admission: FREE for everyone!

2025 Riverside Lunar Festival

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EVENT INFO

Free Ticket reservations are available through Eventbrite only, admission is free for everyone

Attendees may be subject to bag screening before entering the venue

Event is pet-friendly. Please ensure that your pets are supervised at all times and that you clean up after them to keep our event spaces enjoyable for everyone.

Note: For the safety of all attendees, pets must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet.

Parking Guide: Parking structures are available around Downtown Riverside