44th Annual Lotus Festival • Echo Park Lake • LA City recreation & Parks

Posted on 07/09/2025

44th Annual Lotus Festival, hosted by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, along with Los Angeles Lotus Festival, Inc. and the Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles (KCCLA) on Saturday, July 12, 2025 from Noon to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 13, 2025 from Noon to 8:00 p.m.  

The event takes place at Echo Park Lake, located at 751 Echo Park Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90026 and will feature the following festival highlights:

• Opening Ceremony: Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Noon

• Lights of Dreams Festival: An adaptation of the Korean Giant Lantern Festival, this interactive experience will include a captivating light display on the lake.

• Dragon Boat Races: A competitive boat race on the lake with participants that include: Community Groups, Corporate Teams, City Departments and more on the eight member teams.

• Korean Artistry Performance Stages: Showcasing traditional and modern cultural expressions –- Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:30 ~ 3:00 p.m.

• Korean Pavilion: Experiencing the Lotus Craft, Korean traditional knot craft, Korean calligraphy and Hanbok experience.

• Drone Show: Artistry and innovation illuminates the night sky with captivating aerial performances using advanced drone technology & animations.

 The Lotus Festival is a free, family-friendly festival that serves as an opportunity to come together as a community to celebrate the rich cultural diversity that makes our city so great! 

Sylmar to Echo Park Direct Bus (Line 92):

Take the Metro Line 92 bus from Sylmar Station to Glendale/Reservoir.

Transfer to the Metro 2 or DASH bus towards Echo Park, depending on your specific destination within Echo Park. 

For more information and to access parking details, please click on https://www.laparks.org/lotusfestival

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