SANTA ANA, Calif. – In honor of Santa Ana’s vibrant Asian and Vietnamese heritage, the City of Santa Ana invites the community to ring in the Year of the Horse at the third annual Tết Lunar New Year Festival! This free, family-friendly celebration takes place on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, from 1 to 6 p.m. at Centennial Park (3000 W. Edinger Ave.), featuring cultural performances, activities and festive fun for all ages.
“I encourage the entire Santa Ana community to come together at our annual Tết Festival to celebrate renewal, connection and cultural pride,” Mayor Valerie Amezcua said. “This beloved event highlights the traditions and contributions of our Vietnamese and Asian residents and reminds us of the shared values that unite our city as we welcome a hopeful year ahead.”
This collaboration event is presented by the Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency and the Santa Ana Public Library. This event is rain or shine! Get ready to enjoy a day of cultural celebration featuring:
- Cultural performances and live entertainment, including a lion and dragon dance
- Cultural exhibits and giveaways (while supplies last)
- Drum performances
- Kids Zone
- Library Lane
- Food vendors
- Arts and crafts
- Scavenger hunt game
- Fireworks show at 5:45 p.m.
Along with these featured highlights, guests can also enjoy special participation from our title-level partners and sponsors:
- Vinfast will be on-site with a dazzling vehicle display, complimentary crafts, cheerful giveaways, and be providing exciting scavenger hunt prizes for winners to enjoy.
- The Anaheim Ducks will swoop in with fun, themed activities, exclusive giveaways available while supplies last, plus fantastic scavenger hunt prizes for lucky winners to score.
- Robinson Pharma’s generous support will play an important role in enhancing essential event operations and special program elements, helping create an exceptional experience for attendees.
Santa Ana’s Tết Festival is family-friendly and open to all. On-site event parking is available at no cost. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics.
Program
- 1 p.m. – Welcome music by VS Music Studio
- 1:30 p.m. – Author Ann Chau
- 2:05 p.m. – Variety Show by Vietnamese Cultural Club of DeMille Language Academy
- 2:55 p.m. – Drums by Thiên Ân Performing Arts
- 3:30 p.m. – Welcome from City Council
- 3:45 p.m. – 3 âm Kids
- 3:50 p.m. – Author Thai Nguyen
- 4:25 p.m. – Ao Dai Fashion Show by Huong Sen Group
- 4:50 p.m. – Trio Dance 3 âm
- 5 p.m. – Sing and Dance by Huong Sen Group
- 5:10 p.m. – Chinese Orchestra by Galaxy Arts Center
- 5:30 p.m. – Lion and Dragon Dance by Qing Wei
- 5:45 p.m. – Fireworks show
*Please note the schedule of events is subject to change.
Parking
On-site event parking is available at no cost.
Parking lot access points are located on the cross streets of Centennial Road and South Fairview Street & the cross streets of Edinger Avenue and South Mohawk Drive.