40th Annual Lotus Festival

GIVEAWAY TIME! Visit Pretty in Pink Girls Empowerment Program for details on how to enter for a chance to win a PRETTY IN PINK TOTE!

Join us for Banning Museum’s Virtual Tea and Tunes at 3PM Saturday, February 27, 2021 on Facebook.com/BanningMuseum. Learn more about the start of Tea and Tunes , get a short virtual tour of Banning Museum, and enjoy photos from past events! Don’t forget to enter the annual Hat Contest! Deadline for submissions is this Saturday, February 20, 2021. Read below for details. #BanningMuseum #TeaAndTunes #ParkProudLA @thebanningmuseum @lacityparks @banningparksandrecreation

Need a quick 30 minute workout? Give this a try! ALL fitness levels welcomed. #parkproudla #lacityparks #RecConnectLA #virtualrecreation #livestream #LAthisWeek #channel35 #chairfitness #readyready

Happy New Year's Eve! Pershing Square - Downtown Los Angeles and the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks invite you to celebrate the end of 2020! Countdown into the New Year with performances by Capital Cities and Fitz & The Tantrums TODAY Thursday, December 31, 2020 starting at 10:00 pm! ... This event is virtual and FREE for everyone. Stream and watch on any of the following options: Facebook - https://fb.me/e/1OUYAosIy YouTube - https://youtu.be/xWxI1EliMKw 88.5 FM - https://www.885fm.org/ LA Cityview 35 - https://www.lacityview.org/ Stay safe, stay healthy let's celebrate the new year together!

2020 Lotus Festival- Postponed... Hello! Please read carefully. We truly look forward to the #lotusfestivalLA in 2021!!! Thank you. Take care. Be safe. #socialdistancing #covid_19 #SaferAtHome #facemask #CD13 #lacityparks #parkproudla @lacityparks @echoparkrc

Happy Thursday! Join us for "Chair Fitness and More" with Monica. This is a full body workout for people at all skill levels! Today we'll utilize dumbbells and ...a sturdy chair. Make sure to have plenty of water and a towel! More info on RecConnectLA: www.laparks.org/virtualrecreation Check out more RecConnectLA fitness shows on-demand: www.youtube.com/LACityview35 #readyready #Fitness #lacityparks #stayactive

'Tis the season for holiday candy and cake, right?!? Well, how about trying out Monica's Boot Camp so you can feel better about that extra slice? This is a ful...l body workout filled with positivity to help get you going! Today we'll utilize the ab wheel, jump rope (optional), resistance bands (optional), and a yoga mat. Make sure to have plenty of water and a towel! More info on RecConnectLA: www.laparks.org/virtualrecreation Check out more RecConnectLA fitness shows on-demand: www.youtube.com/LACityview35 #readyready #Fitness #lacityparks #stayactive

Virtual Cambodia Town Parade & Culture Festival 2020 (Teaser). View the full video! https://youtu.be/xVN94bMtd-k : Cambodiatown Long Beach Join us!!! Our virtual Cambodia Town Parade & Culture Festival will be LIVE streamed from Long Beach on Sunday, September 27th at 10:00A.M. PST. #lotusfestivalLA #lotus #parkproudla #lacityparks City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks

Repost via @lacityparks: Today, we are remembering those we’ve lost and honoring the heroes of 9/11. We are extremely grateful for all the first responders who continue to keep us safe during unprecedented times.

We know that the holidays will look and feel different this year. But even in our darkest hours, there will always be light shining bright in our lives as long ...we stay safe and healthy. On this Hanukkah, as we light the Menorah, take a moment to let that light in and be reasssured that the flame represents a brighter day to come. See more

Happy Labor Day!!! Wishing you and yours a wonderful and safe holiday. #holidayweekend #laborday #CD13 @mitchofarrell #happylaborday #parkproudla #lacityparks @lacityparks

Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 am on Channel 35/@LAThisweek or Facebook for boot camp (Tuesdays), chair fitness and more (Thursdays)! Follow @recconnect...la for all their fun, health focused resources #StayConnected #RecConnectLA #ParkProudLA #LAthisWeek #Channel35 #ChairFitness #BootCamp #LACityParks

Today is the last day to vote for our #MyLA2050GrantsChallenge proposal to bring Mobile Recreation Vans to communities around Los Angeles! VOTE HERE: https://bit.ly/LA2050-RAP Voting closes today, 7/20, at 5 pm!

We are finalist in the #MyLA2050GrantsChallenge and hope to win so we can provide #MobileRecreation vans that offer themed programs ranging from #Olympic and #Paralympic sports to skateboarding and creative activities, enhancing the lives of the people that participate. For more information and to cast your vote, click the link in our bio! #ParkProudLA #LACityParks #LA2050 #MobileRecreation #Vote #MyLA2050 #MyLA2050GrantsChallenge #MyLA2050Challenge

We’ve been there for your family for a lot of your firsts. First home run, first swim in the pool, and first recital. We have a lot more firsts to offer your family, but to get from here to back where we want to be, we need to all wear our masks.

Repost via @lacityparks ... Ready, set, VOTE!!! LA City Parks' Mobile Recreation Program has made it as a finalist for the 2020 My LA2050 Grant Challenge! We now have a chance to win $100K by public voting. Voting will take place from Monday, July 13 at 9 am (PT) to Monday, July 20 at 5 pm (PT) at https://challenge.la2050.org//city-of-los-angeles-departm/.... The Mobile Recreation Program plans to bring a variety of outdoor activities to communities in need. Themed programs ranging from Olympic and Paralympic sports to skateboarding and creative activities will be provided to enhance the lives of the youth and adults that participate. Please share and encourage your friends and family to vote by sharing the link above with them!

We need your support! LA City Parks' Mobile Recreation Program has made it as a finalist for the 2020 My LA2050 Grant Challenge! We now have a chance to win $100K by public voting. Voting will take place from Monday, July 13 at 9 am (PT) to Monday, July 20 at 5 pm (PT) at https://challenge.la2050.org//city-of-los-angeles-departm/.... The Mobile Recreation Program plans to bring a variety of outdoor activities to communities in need. Themed programs ranging from Olympic and Paralympic sports to skateboarding and creative activities will be provided to enhance the lives of the youth and adults that participate. Please share and encourage your friends and family to vote, too! #ParkProudLA #LACityParks #LA2050 #MobileRecreation

Greetings!!! The @lotusfestivalla will miss you this year, this weekend. We look forward to resuming our Lotus Festival Festivities next year, July 2021. Thank you! Take care & be safe. #postponed #40thLotusFestival #tbt #throwbackthursday #lotusfestivalLA #lacityparks #lotus #losangeles #parkproudla @lacityparks

Hello, Echo Park Lake! We truly hope you have an amazing day. #lotus #losangeles #lotus #upclose #echoparklake #CD13 #lacityparks #parkproudla @lacityparks

"We are born of Love; Love is our Mother." ~ Rumi The @RecConnectLA Team would like to wish all the moms a wonderful Mother's Day. May your day be filled with overwhelming joy, love and relaxation. @lacityparks locations: @echoparkrc @lotusfestivalla, The Rose Garden @expocenterla, @lakestreetcc, @mountcarmelrec ... Thank you for capturing : @voxscholar @la_luna_mia @themixcrab @alexandraforeman @theholyflowers @sselbe @theechola @mbfapparel @RecConnectLA #parkproudla #lacityparks #happymothersday #roseflowers #nature See more

Each of us is a first responder in this crisis. That’s why we’re taking action to protect workers and customers at many critical businesses. Cover up. Keep your distance. Save lives. The Worker Protection Order is now in effect in the City of Los Angeles. Coronavirus.LACity.org/WorkerProtectionOrder

We're closing City parks from the evening of Saturday, April 11 to the morning of Monday, April 13. I know this is a time of the year when many of our families and friends celebrate Easter by getting together outdoors but we just can’t take any chances right now. We need to protect our families and our communities from the spread of COVID-19.

Cerraremos los parques de la ciudad empezando la tarde del sábado 11 de abril hasta la mañana del lunes 13 de abril. Sé que esta es una época del año en que muchas de nuestras familias y amigos celebran la Pascua y se reúnen, pero no nos podemos arriesgar este año. Necesitamos proteger a nuestras familias y nuestras comunidades de la propagación de COVID-19.

Happy #flashbackfriday!!! We are taking it back to the #dragonboatraces... Do you prefer to watch, or dig deep and race!?!? Let us know in the comments below. Please note the #dragonboatrace applications are currently on our website. See #linkinbio. Thank you and make it a great and safe weekend!!! #fbf #competition #parkproudla #CD13 #lacityparks #lotusfestivalLA #40thLotusFestival @lacityparks

Celebrating the People & Cultures of Asia & the Pacific Islands. Collaborating with our friends and business partners from #losangeles to #cambodia!!! Save the date. Mark your calendars for the weekend of July 11th and 12th from 12PM to 9PM. * * * There will be #FREE entertainment for the family. Be sure to also partake in the following festivities:... - Food Court - Cambodian Pavilion - Children's Area- Craft Fair - Origami Workshop- Dragon Boat Races - Beer & Wine Garden - Community & Health Booths- Lights of Dreams- and more!!! @city.of.losangeles @lacityparks #LotusInc, #cambodia, @lights.of.dreams, @laparksfoundation, @mitchofarrell, @davideryu, @cmgilcedillo #parkproudla #CD13 #lacityparks #lotus #lotusfestivalLA #pacificislands #asia See more

Happy #tbt from #echoparklake!!! #swipeleft to view a few images from the last few #Lotus #Festivals!!! Ever thought about participating as a vendor at the #lotusfestivalLA!?!? Checkout the #linkinbio for #info and #applications. #partnerships #throwback #throwbackthursday #culturalarts #vendorswanted #40thLotusFestival #losangeles #CD13 #lacityparks #parkproudla @lacityparks @ Echo Park Lake

Happy #flashbackfriday!!! We're taking to the #dragonboatraces with @mayorofla and the gang!!! #CD13 #lacityparks #parkproudla @lacityparks #lotus #losangeles #lotusfestivalLA #dragonboatracing

Aaaahhhh... and we can't forget the ever so talented AND popular Children's STAGE!!! Yyyyyyeeessss... Calling for Recreation Center Performances!!! Are you ready??? Comment below. We will be showcasing Musical Arts, Dance Groups, Martial Arts & More!!! #CD13 #lacityparks #parkproudla #40thLotusFestival #lotusfestivalLA @lacityparks @classparks

Have a wonderful weekend!!! #swipeleft to read a message from the #lotus. #lotusfestivalLA #symbolic #losangeles #poetry #message #40thLotusFestival #CD13 #lacityparks #parkproudla @lacityparks @ Echopark Lake

We are #EXCITED to celebrate the #40thLotusFestival at @echoparkrc. Celebrating the People & Cultures of Asia & the Pacific Islands. Collaborating with our friends and business partners from #losangeles to #cambodia!!! Save the date. Mark your calendars for the weekend of July 11th and 12th from 12PM to 9PM. There will be #FREE entertainment for the family. Be sure to also partake in the following festivities: - Food Court - Cambodian Pavilion ... - Children's Area - Craft Fair - Origami Workshop - Dragon Boat Races - Beer & Wine Garden - Community & Health Booths - Lights of Dreams - and more!!! @city.of.losangeles @lacityparks #LotusInc, #cambodia, @lights.of.dreams, @laparksfoundation, @mitchofarrell, @davideryu, @cmgilcedillo ... Are you Ready!?!? #parkproudla #CD13 #lacityparks #lotus #lotusfestivalLA #pacificislands #asia

By popular demand, the #LightsOfDreams will be returning this year for our #40thLotusFestival!!! Be sure to give them a follow on IG at @lights.of.dreams and sign-up through @eventbrite. Link is in their bio!!! #waterlanternfestival #waterlantern #skylanternfestival #skylantern #ecofriendly #losangeles #recycle #earthfriendly #biodegradable #lanterns #lotusfestivalLA #lotus #echoparklake #CD13 #lacityparks #parkproudla @lacityparks

"Be like a lotus. Let the beauty of your heart speak. Be grateful to the mud, water, air and the light". Amit Ray, Nonviolence: The Transforming Power Have an amazing weekend! #poetry #bethelight #lotusfestivalLA #lotus #losangeles #lacityparks #CD13 #parkproudla @lacityparks

Save the date! Lotus Festival 2020 is set for July 11 - 12 | 12 pm - 9 pm

Any #foodies out there!?!? On THIS #fbf, we are taking it back to #lotusfestivalLA with our guests enjoying the #potatoswirls!!! #ohsogood : @cuisine_cuties (Thanks for the tag/mention). #CD13 #potatoswirl #flashbackfriday #festivalcaloriesdontcount #losangeles #lotus @lacityparks @mitchofarrell

Happy Thursday!!! #friendships #relationships #meaning #losangeles #lotusfestivalLA #lacityparks #lotus #parkproudla #CD13 #lotusflower

Happy #valentinesday to you all!!! Wishing you and yours a loved filled Valentine Day Weekend. #love #truelove #friendships #bestoffriends #bonds #hallmark #CD13 #lacityparks #parkproudla @lacityparks @mitchofarrell

Walking into Wednesday like ... Good morning! How's everyone doing!? Are you ready for Day??? #humpdaywednesday #humpdayvibes #humpday #CD13 #lacityparks #parkproudla #lotusfestivalLA #lotus #losangeles @mitchofarrell @lacityparks : @francescablanchard #thankyou

What are your plans for the weekend? #reflection #fullmoon #echoparklake #lotusfestivalLA #lotus #losangeles #CD13 #photogrid #parkproudla #lacityparks #clearskiesinlosangeles

Hello, #February! These flowers are for YOU! #parkproudla #CD13 #lacityparks @lacityparks

Wishing you and yours a wonderful & prosperous NEW YEAR!!! #parkproudla #lacityparks #CD13 @lacityparks

From our family to yours ... Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! We are truly grateful for you. Let's set the intention and make it a great season and a magnificent 2020!!! #thankful #gratitude #happyholidays #merrychristmas #happynewyear #lacityparks #parkproudla #CD13 @lacityparks @mitchofarrell @ Echo Lake Park

Hello to ALL my #foodies out there!!! On this "Wednesday Hump Day Bump Day" we are taking it back to some of the greatest YUMMY selections in this past year's #lotusfestivalLA eateries!!! This amazing shot and selection of food was taken by @epcot.la!!! Thank YOU. The Lotus Team truly appreciates the tags and mentions. It definitely helps us share the great memories. #lacityparks #parkproudla #CD13 #throwback #letseat #festivalfood #festivalcaloriesdontcount #losangeles #lotus #39thLotusFestival @lacityparks

What art, beauty and grace! This photo was taken during this year's #lotusfestivalLA by @kevinkreate. Thank you Kevin for capturing this amazing shot! #39thLotusFestival #throwback #losangeles #lotus #painting #parkproudla #CD13 #lacityparks @lacityparks

We hope you are all having a wonderful #veteransdayweekend. #waterlanternfestival #lanternfestival #waterlantern #veteransday #lacityparks #parkproudla #losangeles #lotus #CD13

Gratitude Post! Please share in the comments below what you are #thankful for? #lacityparks #parkproudla #CD13 @lacityparks

Hello, #November! New you. New month. #lacityparks #parkproudla #CD13 @lacityparks

We hope you all had a WONDERFUL Halloween!!! #lacityparks #parkproudla #CD13 @lacityparks

Greetings and good evening, #Lotus Family! If you could be anywhere across the globe, where would you be??? #commentbelow by @everchanginghorizon #hellofromthelake #echolake #lotusfestivalLA #lacityparks #parkproudla

Please stop by the Local Assistance Center if you were affected by the Saddle Ridge Fire.

HAPPY #TBT!!! ... or was it our new featured attraction? THE LIGHTS OF DREAMS AT THE LOTUS FESTIVAL. What do you miss most about the #lotusfestival!?!? #swipeleft Be sure to let us know in the comments below. #lacityparks #parkproudla @lacityparks @mitchofarrell #CD13 #lotusfestivalLA #waterlanternfestival #lanternfestival @ Echo Park

HAPPY #TBT!!! What do you miss most about the #lotusfestival!?!? The entertainment or the beautiful culture??? #swipeleft Be sure to let us know in the comments below. #lacityparks #parkproudla @lacityparks @mitchofarrell #CD13 #lotusfestivalLA @ Echo Park

HAPPY #TBT!!! What do you miss most about the #lotusfestival!?!? The food??? #swipeleft Be sure to let us know in the comments below. #lacityparks #parkproudla @lacityparks @mitchofarrell #CD13 #lotusfestivalLA @ Echo Park

Have a wonderful & safe Labor Day weekend!!! #labordayweekend #laborday #dragonboatracing #boatracing #echoparklake #parkproudla #CD13 #lacityparks @mitchofarrell @lacityparks

Make it a great weekend!!! #echoparklake #echolake #lotusfestivalLA #lacityparks #parkproudla

SATURDAY 8/3: Join me at 10am for the grand re-opening celebration of the new & improved Skate Park at the Lake Street Community Center! Skaters of all experience levels are welcome! More info: http://ow.ly/yLzA30pgRoB City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks #ParkProudLA

Happy #fbf, Fam & Friends! Quick tour down memory lane to last month's festival. Make it a GREAT WEEKEND!!! #39thLotusFestival #lotusfestivalLA #flashbackfriday #lacityparks #losangeles #lotus #parkproudla #CD13 @lacityparks

We hope you are all having an amazing weekend!!! Stay cool out here ....

#tbt with @swimbrayv at our #39thLotusFestival!!! Quick reminder that we have 2 sessions left for #SwimLA this summer!!! Register at www.swimla.org or call (323) 906-7953. Session 4: July 24 - August 2, and Session 5: August 12 - August 23. Come swim with us this summer. Scholarships are available and space is limited. #signuptoday #swim #water #mermaid #pools #lapools #lotusfestivalLA #ThinkGreatTrainGreatBeGreat #swimlikeafish #lacityparks #CD13 #parkproudla @mitchofarrell lacityparks

2019-2020 07/14/2019 39th Lotus Festival. with the Eutectic Band song set #1 of 2 1)Born to be Wild by Steppenwolf, 2)Check Yes Juliet by We The Kings, 3)Smell ...Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana, 4)Intermission - Original 2019-2020 07-14-2019 39th Lotus Festival - Eutectic Band DSC_6775.MOV

#tbt A few magical moments from last weekend during our #39thLotusFestival. Please keep sharing them our way!!! #lotusfestivalLA #lacityparks #losangeles #lotus #parkproudla #CD13 @lacityparks @ Echo Park Lake

Learn to swim at #LACitySwimmingPools with our offered #SwimLA free & affordable lessons that are available for both kids and adults from beginner through advanced levels! To sign up, visit www.swimla.org or call (323) 906-7953 today! #LACityParks

https://youtu.be/ojVnzxL9Nzs Checkout the FULL VIDEO!!! #parkproudla #Thailand #lotus #losangeles #dragonboatracing #lacityparks #39thLotusFestival #lotusfestivalLA Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks