Lotus Festival

Celebrate the (potential though likely just ceremonial) bloom of Echo Park Lake’s beloved floating flowers at the 45th 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 2–9pm, Sun 2–8pm). This year will also see the second edition of the Lotus 5K Run/Walk (Sun 8am). The historic festival celebrates the contributions of Asian Americans to L.A., and this time around is specifically honoring the people and culture of Sri Lanka.