Oakland Lantern Festival 2024 (Feb. 24-25)

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Come out to Oakland Chinatown February 24th and 25th to celebrate Lantern Festival and welcome the year of the wood dragon! This year represents a time of solidarity, hope, abundance and action.

The Lantern Festival (元宵节) rounds out lunar new year celebrations and represents a time of love and hope. Join us to build spaces for community care, healing, joy, safety and celebration, and support local and emerging businesses in Oakland Chinatown!

When: Saturday and Sunday, 3-8PM, Oakland Chinatown
Where: Pacific Renaissance Plaza, 388 9th Street, Oakland Chinatown
What:
✨ Performance lineup (traditional music, hip hop dance, poetry readings, etc.)
Healing offerings and family activities
🀄️ Unique gifts by local API makers!
Oakland Bloom chefs will be offering lovingly prepared dishes from Palestine to Hong Kong, Madagascar to Mexico!

Co-hosted by @oaklandbloom, @aapih4l and @stickyriceclub – follow up on Instagram for vendor and performance spotlights!