Lunar Fest 2011 was a historic event for the Inland Region.  We brought tens of thousands of people of all ages, from all over Southern California to the heart of Riverside. We celebrated and educated the diverse cultures of the Asian-Pacific Americans of the region and created community partnerships that will last for years to come and thus, strengthening: Cultural Education Branding Visibility Community Commitment and Economic Growth We have brought...

Lunar Fest invites you to the Lunar Fest Golden Dragon VIP Gala. This exclusive dinner and reception will be held at the historic Riverside Art Museum on Friday, January 27, 2012 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.   We will transport you to a setting of the ancient orient, with a Traditional 12 Course Wedding Style Banquet, complete with eclectic international flavors and entertainment representing our  Sister Cities in Asia.  Gala Tickets are $95 each,  Live...

To Celebrate the Cultures and Heritage of  Asian Americans in Riverside January 28, 2012 will kick-off the celebration for this Community-held Asian Pacific Lunar Festival and Parade for all the diverse communities in Riverside and the Inland Empire. Commemorating Asian American contributions to Riverside’s history, from building the railroads and working the citrus groves to contributing the vast transcontinental education with other cities around the world...

Occupying the 5th position in the Chinese Zodiac, as the year 2012, the Dragon is the mightiest of the signs. Dragons symbolize such character traits as dominance and ambition. Dragons prefer to live by their own rules and if left on their own, are usually successful. They’re driven, unafraid of challenges, and willing to take risks. They’re passionate in all they do and they do things in grand fashion.

A Community Partnership to educate and celebrate the cultural heritage of the Asian-Pacific Americans in Riverside and the Inland Region.

Held in Downtown Riverside, from 10 am to 6 pm, covering 2 square blocks of Mission Inn Avenue and Lemon Street next to the world-renowned Mission Inn Hotel and Spa and in front of the Taiwan Pavilion.

Drawing patrons, vendors, sponsors and community members from all over Southern California to our Festival of Food, Market, Parade, Performances, Fashion, Music, and the Visual Arts.