Discover the annual Cambodia Town Parade & Culture Festival — one of the largest events in Long Beach celebrating rich Khmer traditions through food, music, dance and more.
This year’s theme, “Peace Through Culture: Celebrating Unity Through Diversity,” is a reminder that Long Beach is stronger when its many parts come together.
The streets of Long Beach come alive with color, music and movement every year for the Cambodia Town Parade and Culture Festival. Crowds gather during one of Long Beach's most anticipated annual events, celebrating one of its most vital communities as Khmer traditions shine through food, dance and community connection.
The history of Long Beach’s Cambodian Parade dates back to 2005. Originating as a cultural heritage event to celebrate the Cambodian New Year, it was the first Cambodian Parade outside of Cambodia and served as a unifying force for the Cambodians of Long Beach.Long Beach is home to the largest population of Cambodians outside of southeast Asia. To recognize this sizable and dynamic community within Long Beach, in 2007 the Long Beach City Council voted to grant the official name, Cambodia Town to a 1.2-mile business corridor along Anaheim Street, between Atlantic and Junipero Avenues.The annual success of the Cambodia Town Parade eventually grew into an entire day filled with activities educating people about the richness of Khmer traditions while bringing together multicultural participants to share their food, music, dance and joy. Now known as The Cambodian Town Parade and Cultural Festival, it is one of the largest, and best, community events in Long Beach.
The Cambodia Town Parade and Cultural Festival is Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 10 AM until 9 PM.
This free event begins at 9 AM with an interfaith ceremony near the intersection of Anaheim Street and Cherry Avenue. The parade begins 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 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.
