# Korean cultural festivals in the United States

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/korean-cultural-festivals-in-the-united-states
> Updated: 2026-10-06T01:32:30.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/los-angeles-korean-festival-draws-300000-attendees

### 2026-10-03: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/korean-parade-festival-celebrates-k-culture-in-manhattan

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