Taking place in the historic Los Angeles Chinatown Plaza, participants can choose between the 5k run/walk, 10k run, kiddie run, Paw’r Dog Walk or the 19/50 mile bike ride over the weekendlong event. With its upcoming Lunar New Year run, walk, cycling and dog walk events the Firecracker takes place over the weekend of February 1-2, 2025, at the historic Los Angeles Chinatown Plaza. Each registered participant receives a commemorative 2025 Firecracker race bib, exclusive collectible finisher’s medal, limited edition t-shirt (even for L.A. Chinatown Firecracker 5K/10K Run/1K Kiddie & PAW’er Dog Run/Walk & 20/50-Mile Bike Ride — Celebrating 47 years, the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker is one of the largest and oldest running races in the U.S. with its upcoming Lunar New Year run, walk, cycling and dog walk events held over the weekend of February 1-2, 2025, at the historic Los Angeles Chinatown Plaza. The 47th annual Los Angeles Chinatown Firecracker event scheduled for Feb. 1-2 has been postponed. Chinese Lunar New Year begins on Wednesday, Jan. 29 and lasts until Feb. 16, 2026. The The LA Chinatown Firecracker — one of the largest and oldest Lunar New Year runs — will celebrate its 47th year on Feb. 1 and Feb. 2 in Los Angeles Chinatown Central Plaza, 943 N at the historic Los Angeles Chinatown Plaza. Lunar New Year is a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. Registration is now open for the February 2023 Firecracker L.A. Year of the Rabbit Chinatown events with a choice to participate in-person or virtually. WHAT: L.A. Chinatown Firecracker 5K/10K Run/1K Kiddie & PAW’er Dog Run/Walk & 19/50-Mile Bike Ride — Celebrating 46 years, the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker is one of the largest and oldest running races in the U.S. with its upcoming Lunar New Year run, walk, cycling and dog walk events held over the weekend of February 24-25, 2024, at the For many in Los Angeles, the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker Race has become a favorite way to celebrate Lunar New Year.Unfortunately, due to the ongoing wildfires affecting the region, the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker Run Committee (LACFRC) has made the understandable decision to postpone the event, originally scheduled for February 1-2, 2025, to a later date this year. LA Chinatown Firecracker Run Feb 24 - Feb 25, 2024. Participate in a 5K or 10K run or walk, a one-mile dog walk as well as a 20 or 50-mile bike ride during this Chinatown tradition.All courses LA Chinatown Firecracker Sun, Feb 02, 2025 - Los Angeles, CA L.A. Chinatown Firecracker 5K/10K Run/1K Kiddie & PAWer Dog Run/Walk & 20/50-Mile Bike Ride Celebrating 47 years, one of the largest and oldest running races in the U.S. with its upcoming Lunar New Year run, walk, cycling and dog walk events held on February 1-2, 2025, at the historic 2025 Oshogatsu Family Festival — Year of the Snake Japanese American National Museum 100 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012 The Japanese American National Museum invites families to visit Get info about the 2025 L.A. Chinatown Firecracker 5k/10k happening in Los Angeles! Celebrate the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Dragon at the 125th Annual Golden Dragon Parade in historic Chinatown. When Start Date: February 17, 2024 at 1:00 PM February 18-19, 2023; Los Angeles Chinatown Plaza. Celebrating 45 years, the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker is one of the largest and oldest running races in the U.S. with its upcoming Lunar New Year run, walk, cycling, and dog walk events held over the weekend of February 18-19, 2023, at the historic Los Angeles Chinatown Plaza. Best time to go to Los Angeles. Chinese New Year 2025 in Los Angeles. Plenty of entertainment to celebrate the most important spring festival. Dates: January 25, 2025 | February 8, 2025. Theme park; Shopping; Local tradition; Traditional food; Lunar New Year; Street festival; Parade Chinese New Year 2016 - Firecracker @ Thien Hau Temple, Chinatown, Los Angeles RECOMMENDED: Chinese New Year in Los Angeles. Read more. Lunar New Year Celebration at Beverly Center. Things to do; Jan 25, 2025. Photograph: Courtesy Beverly Center. Lunar New Year at the L.A. Zoo Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens 5333 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90027. The Los Angeles Zoo will celebrate the Lunar New Year on Saturday, February 1 st, and Sunday, February 2 nd. To celebrate the Year of the Snake, there will be a number of traditional music and dance performances, hands-on education stations Thousands of Fireworks Firecrackers with Lion Dancing kicking off the Lunar New Year 2017 at ChinaTown in DownTown LA. This is the Year of the Fire Rooster. In Los Angeles, there are many ways to celebrate the Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year (information provided by organizers): Jan. 21-22: Lunar New Year Festival in Monterey Park
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