That is, of course, until the game ends...then, watch out. I'm mentioning this because there are a couple of things going on outside of the South Bay on Sunday that would normally make for a less than fun drive to try to attend but, until at least 6 p.m. or so, should be a breeze to get to and from. As it so happens, they also involve the Chinese New Year that started yesterday (if you didn't know, this is the Year of the Wooden Horse), and this year's celebrations look to be amazingly fun.
The biggest event is the The 115th Annual Golden Dragon Parade and Chinese New Year Festival in the heart of Chinatown. This HUGE celebration is today and Sunday and the festivities start later this afternoon with a series of spectacular floats, decked-out cars, dancers and bands parading through Chinatown (with Mayor Eric Garcetti serving as Grand Marshal this year). Following the parade, the festival will really get underway with cultural performances, children's activities and hands-on cultural workshops. Taste a bit of Chinatown with traditional Chinese cuisine specials offered at a bunch of Chinatown restaurants, or munch on some killer street food and non-traditional dishes offered by some of L.A.'s hottest gourmet food trucks. Eagle Rock Brewery is hosting the craft beer gardens and among the micro-brews represented from all around Los Angeles will be a couple of offerings from the El Segundo Brewing Company. There are a few different locations where there will be large festivities taking place (especially Sunday), so this link will help you sort it out if you decide to take advantage of this FREE event.
Santa Monica Place has authentic Chinese traditions such as the Traditional Chinese Dragon Dance, Chinese Ribbon Dancers, Chinese Stilt Walkers, a New Year’s Wish Tree, a Chinese Henna Tattoo artist, Chinese Children Crafts and complimentary Fortune Cookies planned for Sunday. The Grove in the Fairfax district has erected a towering totem of red cloth and bamboo poles guarded by glittering representations of mythical Chinese beings. Sunday plans include a calligraphy demonstration, drummers and lion dances planned for the lawn. The craziest thing is probably the RACE/LA scavenger hunt on Sunday where you'll search Chinatown for the mysterious Mr. Lee during the big Golden Dragon Festival. Hunt for clues throughout the neighborhood while you discover ancient traditions alongside experimental art, explore picturesque alleyways and traditional temples, bustling shops and hidden courtyards.
So, if you are not into the game and plan to take advantage of smooth sailing on the freeways for most of the afternoon, this Sunday it will be you and Domino's drivers on the road (the company expects to move 1.2 million pies nationwide, a 42 percent increase over the typical Sunday).
The biggest event is the The 115th Annual Golden Dragon Parade and Chinese New Year Festival in the heart of Chinatown. This HUGE celebration is today and Sunday and the festivities start later this afternoon with a series of spectacular floats, decked-out cars, dancers and bands parading through Chinatown (with Mayor Eric Garcetti serving as Grand Marshal this year). Following the parade, the festival will really get underway with cultural performances, children's activities and hands-on cultural workshops. Taste a bit of Chinatown with traditional Chinese cuisine specials offered at a bunch of Chinatown restaurants, or munch on some killer street food and non-traditional dishes offered by some of L.A.'s hottest gourmet food trucks. Eagle Rock Brewery is hosting the craft beer gardens and among the micro-brews represented from all around Los Angeles will be a couple of offerings from the El Segundo Brewing Company. There are a few different locations where there will be large festivities taking place (especially Sunday), so this link will help you sort it out if you decide to take advantage of this FREE event.
So, if you are not into the game and plan to take advantage of smooth sailing on the freeways for most of the afternoon, this Sunday it will be you and Domino's drivers on the road (the company expects to move 1.2 million pies nationwide, a 42 percent increase over the typical Sunday).
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