Little Saigon’s Tết Parade takes place on January 25, 2020, which falls on the Vietnamese New Year, Year of the Rat.   The Parade begins at 8 a.m. with opening ceremonies featuring lion dances, a firecracker show, flag salutes, and many family-friendly, traditional rituals.  Following the end of the parade, another Firecracker Show hosted by the Asian Garden Mall will take place at 12 noon.   The parade begins on Bolsa Ave at Magnolia with moves east towards Bushard where it ends.

Over 60 organizations including non-profits, school districts, marching bands, parade floats, veteran and youth organizations, martial arts schools, Vietnamese Scouting units, local jurisdictions, and more take to the street to mark the start of the Lunar New Year.  Those looking for evening entertainment can visit the Asian Garden Mall the night before, where a Countdown Celebration will be held on January 24 at 9 p.m., complete with a firecracker show at midnight to usher in the new year. Admission is also free.