Cambodia Town Parade & Festival
The streets of Long Beach will come alive with color, music and movement during the 18th annual Cambodia Town Parade and Culture Festival on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Crowds will gather to celebrate one of the city’s most vital communities as Khmer traditions shine through food, dance and community connection.
One of the city’s most anticipated annual events, this year’s Cambodia Town Parade and Culture Festival carries the theme “Peace Through Culture: Celebrating Unity Through Diversity,” a reminder that Long Beach is stronger when its many parts come together. It’s a day where heritage and festivity blend, inviting everyone to experience culture, unity and pride in motion.
The festivities commence at 9 AM with a traditional interfaith blessing near Anaheim Street and Cherry Avenue. Following the blessing, the parade will begin promptly at 10 AM at Anaheim Street and Orange Avenue, traveling west along Anaheim for about a mile through the heart of the Cambodia Town District. The parade will showcase traditional Khmer dance, music, costumes and community floats.
The Culture Festival will follow the parade at Long Beach City College’s Trade and Technology Campus. Running from 12 noon to 9 PM, the festival will include cultural performances, concerts, food, arts and community exhibits. The event is free and open to the public, and all are welcome to join in celebrating Cambodian culture as well as the rich diversity that defines Long Beach.
The festival will also feature local Khmer artisans showcasing their crafts, along with games and attractions for children. And yes, there will be plenty of delicious food available from festival booths, and attendees are also encouraged to explore nearby restaurants for authentic Cambodian cuisine.
“We have all kinds of Cambodian food. We welcome people to walk around and try it all,” Cambodia Town board member Richer San said. “Along with peace, this event also allows us to promote our community by welcoming people into it. We love seeing visitors explore our restaurants and shops.”
Cambodia Town promotes Khmer culture, customs, and traditions to help create a thriving and peaceful community. The parade and festival it established hold the distinction of being the first of their kind held outside of Cambodia. Long Beach is home to the largest population of Cambodians outside of Asia. Although the parade was originally created to serve as a unifying force for the Cambodian community, its mission has expanded to bring together people from all walks of life to celebrate diversity and cultural heritage.
