Lunar New Year Celebration Set As Annual Tet Parade Comes To OC

WESTMINSTER, CA — A well-loved parade is returning to Orange County.

The annual 2026 Tet Parade takes place on Feb. 21 and is expected to draw more than 15,000 people to the City of Westminster.

"The City of Westminster is honored to once against host the Tet Parade and event, celebrating the unique cultural makeup of our region," Westminster City Manager Christine Cordon told Patch. "We are excited to showcase the delightful music, colorful floats and joyful attire that are significant to our Westminster community."

The Tet Parade recognizes the Vietnamese American community living, working and visiting the Little Saigon area of Westminster — a city in which many Vietnamese people were forced to flee to in the '70s as a result of the communist takeover in Vietnam.

"The 2026 Tet Parade celebrates the Year of the Horse, and honors the values of hard work, bravery and resilience — qualities that are deeply woven into the fabric of our community," Mayor Chi Charlie Nguyen said. "Over the past two decades, the annual Tet Parade has become an important piece in how we celebrate our community here in Westminster."

The free event features floats, marching bands, lion dances, color guards, veterans and youth organizations, martial arts, multi-cultural attire, elected officials, community organizations and more.

To learn more about the annual Tet Parade, visit the city's website.