Asians in Riverside, Calif., brought in the Year of the Goat at the fifth Annual Asian Pacific Lunar New Year on Saturday January, 31st, 2015. There were lots of cultural entertainment all day as well as a health expo, Children’s Village where kids could make their own sheep and much more for everyone to experience.
The city of Riverside is a strong supporter of Asians and the Lunar New Year Celebration.
Taiko Drummers captivated audiences with their passion.
Young Children in their cultural wear, marched down Mission Inn Street as firecrackers welcomed the new year.
A half hour show entertained audiences and transported them to the islands of the Asian Pacific.
Keeping with the Asian theme, most of the costumes were some form of Japanese Anime.
From the popular Disney film frozen, this rendition of Elsa was part of the Cosplay fashion show.
To conclude the evening’s festivities, fireworks were shot off from the library roof.
Watch the video now, to see and hear just how residents started the New Year, the year of the goat.
