Celebrate the Lunar New Year with OCTA then travel to Chinatown to attend the 126th Golden Dragon Parade in L.A. There are two ways to get a free ride on Metrolink. Be one of the first 100 people attending our Irvine Station celebration or enter our Metrolink ticket contest. Festivities at the Irvine Station include a traditional lion dance, prizes, and refreshments. Come join us!
*First 100 people in attendance will receive a free round trip Metrolink ticket. First come, first served.
8:00 a.m.
Festivities begin at Irvine Metrolink Station
9:21 a.m.
Train departs for L.A. Union Station
Transfer FREE to Chinatown on Metro A Line
10:34 a.m.
Arrive at L.A. Union Station
Transfer FREE to Chinatown on Metro A Line
1:00 p.m.
Golden Dragon Parade begins
Chinatown, Los Angeles
Saturday, February 8, 2025
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The 126th Golden Dragon Parade takes place in the heart of Chinatown in the five-block radius spanning North Broadway and Hill Street. The parade features marching bands, kung fu performers, lion dancers and the newly crowned Miss Chinatown Los Angeles.
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Taking Metrolink on the weekends won’t break the bank! Adults, ride as much as you want Saturday or Sunday for just $10. Kids 17 and under ride free. Each paying adult can bring up to three kids for free! All monthly ticket holders ride for free on weekends, plus students ride free with a Student Adventure Pass.
Take the OC line to LA Union Station, the transfer free to the Metro A Line towards APU/Citrus College and exit Chinatown Station.
Tickets are available on the Metrolink mobile app or at Metrolink ticket vending machines along lines with weekend service. The $10 Weekend Day Pass also includes free transfers to Metro Rail.
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