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LA Chinatown Firecracker 5K/10K Run & Bike Ride
Los Angeles, CA · Sports
- When
- February 20–21, 2027
- Where
- North Broadway, Chinatown · Los Angeles · CA
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
A Lunar New Year charity run and bike ride through LA's Chinatown, billed as the largest and longest-running Lunar New Year run in the country, with an opening ceremony that lights 100,000 firecrackers. The weekend pairs a 20 and 50 mile bike ride on Saturday with 5K and 10K runs on Sunday. It is distinct from the neighborhood's separate Golden Dragon Parade.
The history within reach
A Lunar New Year charity run and bike ride through LA's Chinatown, billed as the largest and longest-running Lunar New Year run in the country, with an opening ceremony that lights 100,000 firecrackers.
- Golden Dragon Paradesame spot
Lunar New Year in Chinatown since 1899, with dragon and lion dancers, marching bands and firecrackers down North Broadway, put on by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce.
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