Southern California is home of the largest Vietnamese community outside of Vietnam, and this weekend Little Saigon throws its biggest party of the year. The Tet Festival is a three-day celebration that attracts thousands of revelers and marks the arrival of the Year of the Water Buffalo.
The 27th annual festival features live music, traditional Vietnamese cuisine and a cultural village in the heart of Orange County. There’s also a Tet parade, and families will find kid-pleasing extras such as rides and a petting zoo. This year’s theme is “Spring of Hope.”
“Of course, it all happens in Little Saigon,” says Councilman Andy Quach. “But it’s not only for Vietnamese people. We’d like to invite everyone to our celebration.”
The festival is at Garden Grove Park, at 9301 Westminster Blvd., between Brookhurst and Magnolia streets. Tickets are $5. The hours are 2 to 10 p.m Friday; 10 a,m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. More information.
