Southern California Shelter
Lunar New Year Festival
February 3-4, 2018, Downtown Monterey Park
Lunar New Year street closures
·East Garvey Avenue between Garfield and Alhambra Avenues will be closed from approximately 6 p.m. on Friday, February 2 until approximately4 a.m. on Monday, February 5.
· Surrounding streets such as Baltimore, Lincoln, Russell, Nicholson, Everett and Edgley will also be closed.
·Garfield Avenue will remain open for north/south traffic
·MPK Spirit and Metro buses will be detoured. However, the MPK Spirit transfer point at Ramona and Newmark will not be affected (detour notice and map PDF). For Metro info, please visit their service advisories page.
The City of Monterey Park, event producer World Journal and all our food vendors, entertainers and merchants invite you to celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Dog in Monterey Park.
· Saturday, February 3, 2018, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
· Sunday, February 4, 2018, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
· Free admission
· Five blocks of entertainment, food, family activities and vendors
· Downtown Monterey Park on Garvey Avenue between Garfield and Alhambra Avenues.
Visit the LunarNewYears.com event website by World Journal (external site).
Monterey Park's Lunar New Year festival features vendors offering unique gifts and specialty items, food booths with various types of delectable items, amusement rides, and lots of live entertainment. The traditional New Year lion and dragon dancers along with firecrackers will kick-off the festival Saturday morning. Various types of entertainment will be featured on both days. A large carnival fun zone will be featured in parking lots at the corner of Garvey and Lincoln Avenues.Past Lunar New Year events in Monterey Park have drawn crowds estimated at 50,000 to 100,000 visitors coming from all over the Southern California area. Plan on attending now for a full weekend of fun, entertainment, shopping and dining. The event is presented by the City ofMonterey Park, the Monterey Park Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Committee, and World Journal LA, LLC.
Sponsorship InformationFor more information on how to become a sponsor Click Here or contact:World Journal LA, LLC1588 Corporate Center DriveMonterey Park, CA 91754EmailPh: 323-268-4982 ext. 500 or 256.
Free parking and shuttle bus service
Every 15-20 minutes to event:
·Mark Keppel High School, 501 E. Hellman Ave., Alhambra, CA 91801. Drop off at 7-Eleven lot on Alhambra Ave.
·Repetto Elementary School, 650 Grandridge Ave., Monterey Park, CA 91754. Drop off at Lincoln Hotel parking lot behind hotel on Garfield Ave.
·Ynez Elementary School, 120 S. Ynez Ave., Monterey Park, CA 91754. No shuttle, free parking only.
PRESENTING THE SEVENTH ANNUAL I DO! AN EVENT FOR THE STYLISH BRIDE
Fancy That! Events is proud to present the 7th Annual I Do! An Event for the Stylish Bride.
Sunday, January 28th, 2018, 11:30am - 4:00pm as this distinguished show plays matchmaker by linking brides-to-be with vendors just in time for wedding season. Space is limited.
WEDDING INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
For more information on exhibiting at I Do! Bridal Event email idobridalevent@gmail.com
TICKETS
Please note the show hours are 11:30am - 4:00pm . You must arrive at the show during your ticket time frame!
PARKING
Valet drop off will be located on the east/right hand side of Main street, just south of 2nd street. The cost of Valet is $20 per car.
You may also park at Joes Parking Lots in the area. Parking prices will vary per lot.
With over two thousand guests in attendance each year, I Do! is LA’s premier luxury bridal event. Featuring some of the hottest, hand-selected vendors in the industry, I Do! attracts upscale attendees and prestigious media cover- age.
The stunning Vibiana, located in the Historic Core of Downtown Los Angeles, will set the scene for a day of networking with brides, wedding planners, and the press. Originally the City’s first Archdiocese Catholic cathedral, Vibiana has been beautifully transformed into an exquisite, full-service event facility specializing in luxury weddings and events.
Brides wil have the opportunity to see the latest in bridal couture, preview innovative tabletop settings, discuss upcoming trends and tips with bridal experts, mingle with celebrity event designers, and sample the best desserts in the city! Each Bride attending I Do! will have have access to the I Do! Gifting Lounge and will go home with a tote bag filled with the latest magazines including C Weddings, The Knot, Here Comes the Guide, California Wedding Day, Ceremony Magazine and dozens of other special wedding planning gifts from our I Do! Vendors.