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Korean cultural festivals in the United States

Overview

In early October 2026, major Korean cultural festivals were held in two large United States metropolitan areas.

In Manhattan, New York, the 42nd annual Korean Parade & Festival attracted between 30,000 and 40,000 attendees. The event, organized by the Korean American Association of New York, featured a parade on Sixth Avenue and a street culture festival in Koreatown. The celebration focused on K-Food, K-Beauty, and K-Pop, involving various corporate participants and diverse ethnic communities.

Shortly after, the 53rd annual Los Angeles Korean Festival concluded at Seoul International Park. Under the theme ‘LA Arirang’, the four-day event drew approximately 300,000 attendees. The festival included K-pop and hip-hop performances, traditional dance, and a Korean Food and Agricultural Goods Expo where vendors from eight provinces sold regional specialties.

Entities

Seoul International Park · Manhattan · Kim Sang-ho · Korean Parade & Festival · Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Los Angeles Korean Festival draws 300,000 attendees

    The 53rd annual Los Angeles Korean Festival drew approximately 300,000 people to Koreatown for a four-day celebration of food, music, and traditional culture.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Korean Parade & Festival celebrates K-culture in Manhattan

    The 42nd annual Korean Parade & Festival drew up to 40,000 people to Manhattan, celebrating K-culture through food, beauty, and music to highlight Korean-American heritage and diversity.

Sources

asiancommunitynews.com · boyleheightsbeat.com · epochtimes.com · kpopwise.com