Weekend Surprise: “Golden Snake Welcomes the New Year” at Arcadia Racetrack

“Golden Snake Best Wishes for Lunar New Year” Festival hosted by Santa Anita Park in the city of Arcadia, together with several Asian-owned businesses and organizations in Los Angeles, will be held this weekend (February 1st and 2nd) from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at this famous racecourse.

During the event, the thrilling horse racing games will provide an exciting and suspenseful experience for attendees. The organizers have specially arranged a “Lucky Tree Red Envelope Grand Draw” event, where the lucky tree will be adorned with red envelopes symbolizing good fortune and prosperity. Guests will have the opportunity to draw various amounts of lucky red envelopes, with the chance to win up to $5,000 in cash prizes!

The total cash prize for this event amounts to $30,000, and the organizers welcome everyone to try their luck, letting the red envelopes bring you and your family abundant blessings for the New Year!

Various street food stalls and beverage booths offering a rich assortment of delicacies will be available on-site, ensuring guests can indulge in a culinary feast. The event will also feature traditional cultural performances such as lion and dragon dances, drumming shows, and New Year drum presentations. Attendees can also admire unique Hanfu and qipao fashion shows, as well as a series of song and dance programs showcasing the beauty of Chinese traditional culture.

Children’s activities including parent-child interactive craft workshops, DIY children’s educational games, and educational exhibits will be set up in a dedicated children’s zone at the event venue, suitable for families of all ages to participate together. The two days of exciting activities and performances provide an excellent choice for families to have fun together and enjoy quality time with their children during the Lunar New Year, as well as a great opportunity for cultural integration and mutual understanding among the diverse ethnic community members.

Guests can purchase tickets on-site at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, where parking is provided free of charge.