The celebration began on January 21^st on Garvey Avenue between Garfield Avenue and Alhambra Avenue.  The entertainment was provided by Pop Rock Academy and DWP Dance group.

They sang and danced to the delight of the hundreds of people in the audience sitting across the street from the stage on Russell Avenue.

Mayor Henry Lo welcomed everyone to our Lunar New Year celebration. We stand strong. Happy New Year in the Year of the Rabbit!

He led our Flag Salute.

Elita Gibbons sang our National Anthem. The crowd clapped after she complete our song.

Henry Lo was very happy to be the Master of Ceremonies. He was very happy to see the great turnout at this event that was cancelled for the last several years due to the Pandemic.

Mayor Pro Tem Jose Sanchez and his daughter thanked everyone for coming out to see us. He thanked the city staff and the World Journal staff for this wonderful Lunar New Year event.

Councilmember Thomas Wong welcomed the guest to Monterey Park. Have a Happy and Safe Lunar New Year!

Councilmember Yvonne Yiu wished the audience Happy New Year!

Councilmember Vinh Ngo wished everyone a Happy New Year!

City Treasurer Amy Lee wished everyone a Happy New Year! We have the best residences.

Michelle La representing the World Journal welcomed all of the guests to the Monterey Park Lunar New Year celebration. She wished everyone all the best in the new year!

Elizabeth Yang a member of BIDAC welcomed everyone to our neighborhood. We keep the area clean and safe in the downtown area.

Henry Lo introduced former Councilmembers: Lily Lee Chen, Peter Chan and Hans Liang. He also introduced Fire Chief Matt Hallock. He thanked the fire department and police department for keeping us safe. He also thanked Robert Aguirre and his staff for this celebration.

Congressmember Judy Chu welcomed the crowd to Monterey Park to enjoy the Lunar New Year. Happy Lunar New Year, the “Year of the Rabbit”! We celebrate together and we are looking to return to a better future. She thanked the sponsors: City of Monterey Park and the World Journal. The newspaper reported any Asian Hate Crimes to the public. Have a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

Judy Chu presented proclamations to the city and the World Journal in honor of this occasion.

Supervisor Hilda Solis welcomed the “Year of the Rabbit” celebration. She thanked Judy Chu and the City of Monterey Park for this celebration after the long Pandemic. Monterey Park stood up to Asian Hate Crimes.

Hilda Solis presented proclamation in honor of this occasion.

Congressmember Michelle Steel said we are here to celebrate the “Year of the Rabbit”. Happy New Year!

Michelle Steel presented a proclamations in honor of this occasion.

State Senator Susan Rubio said she is very happy be here to celebrate our New Year. The “Year of the Rabbit”. She thanked Judy Chu for her support of this celebration.

Susan Rubio presented proclamations in honor of this occasion.

Assemblymember Mike Fong wished everyone a Happy New Year! The “Year of the Rabbit” is the Year of Hope.

Mike Fong presented proclamations in honor of this occasion.

Congressmember Linda Sanchez said she so happy to be here to join in the celebration. She is new to Congress and will be very happy to help you.

Linda Sanchez presented proclamations in honor of this occasion.

A representative from Taipei Cultural Center wished everyone a Happy New Year! The Year of the Rabbit. Welcome to Monterey Park. Here the Asians come to assume the American Dream. They share  the same values with the USA and Taiwan. The Year of the Rabbit means hope. We expect a better year together.

Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffrey Prang thanked Monterey Park and the World Journal for keeping us informed.

Jeffrey Prang presented proclamations in honor of this occasion.

The elected officials presented the Stop the Hate banner.

Alhambra Councilmembers Adele Andrade-Stadler and  Katherine Lee were very happy to join in Monterey Park’s Lunar New Year celebration.

They presented proclamations in honor of this occasion.

San Gabriel Councilmembers Tony Ding, John Harrington and John Wu said they are very happy to be here to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Happy New Year! The Year of the Rabbit.

They presented proclamations in honor of the occasion.

Rosemead Councilmember Margaret Clark wished everyone a Happy New Year!

Margaret Clark presented proclamations in honor of the occasion.

Temple City Councilmember Timothy Davis thanked Monterey Park and the World Journal for this Lunar celebration.

Timothy Davis presented proclamations in honor of the occasion.

Arcadia City Councilmember Eileen Wang said we are happy to be here in Monterey Park to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit.

Eileen Wang presented proclamations in honor of the occasion.

Members of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association thanked Monterey Park for this celebration. Please enjoy yourself. Happy New Year!

The elected officials and their guests cut the Red Ribbon to open the event.

Natalie from Disney Land welcomed everyone to this celebration. She introduced Mickey Mouse to the audience. They are celebration 100 years in the entertainment industry.

Live entertainment was provided by members of the Galaxy Art Center to the delight of the guests. Galaxy Arts Center is Southern California’s largest Chinese musical performing group.

The Lion Dancers appeared to entertain to crowd. They danced to the beat of the drums and wished everyone a Very Happy New Year!

The Golden Dragon Dancers waited patiently for their turn to dance on stage and join in the celebration.

The celebration included several food booths, information booths, shopping booths and live entertainment to the enjoyment of the thousands of people who attended the Year of the Rabbit Lunar Festival in Monterey Park.