Lotus Festival

Celebrate the (potential though likely just ceremonial) bloom of Echo Park Lake’s beloved floating flowers with the annual Lotus Festival. Expect plenty of food, music, dance, carnival rides, dragon boat races and—if we’re lucky—the lotus flower beds in full bloom. Lantern launches will take place during the concurrent Lights of Dreams Festival (Sat, Sun 1:30–9pm), and this year marks the first Lotus 5K Run/Walk (Sun 8am). The historic festival celebrates the contributions of Asian Americans to L.A., and this year, the 44th, will honor the Korean community.