Thousands Celebrate Lunar New Year at Westminster's Vibrant Tết Parade

The annual event showcases the rich Vietnamese culture of Orange County's Little Saigon community.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The annual Tết parade on Bolsa Avenue in the heart of Orange County's Vietnamese enclave of Little Saigon was broadcast around the world, reaching an estimated 250,000 viewers. Thousands more lined the streets to watch the parade featuring marching bands, traditional lion dancers, youth and veteran organizations, and community groups.

Why it matters

Little Saigon is home to the largest community of Vietnamese living outside of Vietnam, and the Tết parade is a cherished annual tradition that celebrates the Lunar New Year and showcases the vibrant Vietnamese culture of the region.

The details

The parade, which in recent years returned to being hosted by the city of Westminster, featured a variety of cultural performances and community groups marching down Bolsa Avenue, the heart of Little Saigon.

  • The annual Tết parade took place on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Little Saigon

A neighborhood in Orange County, California that is home to the largest community of Vietnamese living outside of Vietnam.

Westminster

The city that hosts the annual Tết parade in Little Saigon.

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The takeaway

The Tết parade in Little Saigon is a vibrant celebration of Vietnamese culture and community, showcasing the rich heritage and traditions of the region's large Vietnamese population to both local and global audiences.