Our parade begins at 5pm, at Saratoga in front of Tenrikyo Church
2727 East First St.
ends in front of Otomisan
2506 East First Streets, 90033
Join us for our 4th Annual Nikkei Celebration in Boyle Heights!
Celebrate four amazing years of Japanese heritage with a day filled with joy, culture, and community spirit.
Get ready for a dazzling spectacle, featuring our exhilarating parade, electrifying performances, insightful presentations, and a bustling marketplace filled with incredible vendor booths. Plus, dive deep into history at the booths hosted by our esteemed historians: Boyle Heights Community Partners, the Little Tokyo Historical Society, and the Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum!
Our stage will explode with a diverse and thrilling lineup: feel the powerful, resonant beats of Hikari Taiko thunder through you, sway to the melodious tunes of the Boyle Heights Neighborhood Music School, witness the breathtaking grace and elegance of the Bondo Hidesomi Japanese Classic dancers, and be enchanted by a special appearance from the Nisei Week 2023 Queen Court!
And here's a crowd favorite you truly can't miss: our cherished tradition, a heartwarming, full-throated sing-along to "Sukiyaki" by Kyu Sakamoto – and yes, we provide all the lyrics so everyone can join in the soaring harmony!
The grand finale? A joyous, collective explosion of energy at the Ondo/Japanese Festival Street Dancing! This ultimate celebration of our shared cultural heritage is proudly led by the Little Tokyo Dance Club, and it's guaranteed to get everyone moving!
Celebrate four amazing years of Japanese heritage with a day filled with joy, culture, and community spirit.
Get ready for a dazzling spectacle, featuring our exhilarating parade, electrifying performances, insightful presentations, and a bustling marketplace filled with incredible vendor booths. Plus, dive deep into history at the booths hosted by our esteemed historians: Boyle Heights Community Partners, the Little Tokyo Historical Society, and the Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum!
Our stage will explode with a diverse and thrilling lineup: feel the powerful, resonant beats of Hikari Taiko thunder through you, sway to the melodious tunes of the Boyle Heights Neighborhood Music School, witness the breathtaking grace and elegance of the Bondo Hidesomi Japanese Classic dancers, and be enchanted by a special appearance from the Nisei Week 2023 Queen Court!
And here's a crowd favorite you truly can't miss: our cherished tradition, a heartwarming, full-throated sing-along to "Sukiyaki" by Kyu Sakamoto – and yes, we provide all the lyrics so everyone can join in the soaring harmony!
The grand finale? A joyous, collective explosion of energy at the Ondo/Japanese Festival Street Dancing! This ultimate celebration of our shared cultural heritage is proudly led by the Little Tokyo Dance Club, and it's guaranteed to get everyone moving!
As we eagerly prepare for our 4th Annual Nikkei Celebration in Boyle Heights, we are navigating a significant and unexpected shift in the operational framework for this cherished community event.
In previous years, we were fortunate to receive comprehensive support from our Council District 14. However, they have now shifted their responsibility to our organization for all associated expenses. This includes new obligations to secure necessary permits, coordinate and cover all costs for law enforcement to ensure public safety, and manage all equipment rentals.
Despite these new responsibilities, we remain committed to ensuring that this vibrant celebration proceeds as planned, undeterred by financial challenges. Therefore, to ensure our celebration can continue its vibrant tradition and remain accessible to the community without facing unforeseen financial hardships, we respectfully ask for your vital financial contribution.
Your support is essential in allowing us to maintain the quality and safety of this important gathering
In previous years, we were fortunate to receive comprehensive support from our Council District 14. However, they have now shifted their responsibility to our organization for all associated expenses. This includes new obligations to secure necessary permits, coordinate and cover all costs for law enforcement to ensure public safety, and manage all equipment rentals.
Despite these new responsibilities, we remain committed to ensuring that this vibrant celebration proceeds as planned, undeterred by financial challenges. Therefore, to ensure our celebration can continue its vibrant tradition and remain accessible to the community without facing unforeseen financial hardships, we respectfully ask for your vital financial contribution.
Your support is essential in allowing us to maintain the quality and safety of this important gathering