Where to Celebrate Lunar New Year in San Diego 2016

Firecrackers, dragon dancing, special sweets and of course lucky envelopes. I cannot wait! I've been getting the house ready with red and gold Tet decorations. There is a dragon hanging from the walkway leading into the kitchen and a pair of golden monkeys sitting on the mantle in the living room. Between preparations for Parker's birthday party and Lunar New Year I'm feeling very festive!

Below is a list of Lunar New Year celebrations in San Diego (and a couple in Orange County). Happy Year of the Monkey to all my readers! I hope this year brings you good health, love and prosperity. 

[Monkey by Zen Brush spotted on Etsy]

Lunar New Year at Seaworld
Saturday, January 30 - Sunday, February 21
Seaworld San Diego
Admission: Free for those born in the Year of the Monkey (1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1980, 1992 or 2004). Must have valid ID. Only valid February 6-8.
https://seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-sandiego/pages/year-of-the-monkey

House of China Year of the Monkey Celebration
Sunday, January 31
Jasmine Seafood Restaurant
4609 Convoy Street A 92111
Admission: $50
http://www.houseofchinasd.com/

San Diego Library Lunar New Year Celebrations
Wednesday, February 3
4S Ranch Library
San Marcos Library
http://www.sdcl.org/signature-series.html

Barnard Community Chinese New Year Celebration
Saturday, February 6
Barnard Asian Pacific Language Academy
2445 Fogg Street 92109
Admission: Free. Carnival ride tickets are an additional cost.
https://www.sandiegounified.org/schools/barnard-asian-pacific-language-academy/lunar-new-year-community-celebration

11th Annual San Diego Tet Festival
Friday, February 12 - Sunday, February 14
Mira Mesa Community Park
8575 New Salem Street 92126
Admission: Free. Carnival ride tickets are an additional cost.
http://www.sdtet.com/

34th Annual San Diego Chinese New year Food and Cultural Fair
Saturday, February 13 - Sunday, February 14
Downtown San Diego
Third Avenue and J Street
Admission: Free
http://sdcny.weebly.com/

If you are willing to drive about an hour north, you can find large lunar new year festivals in Orange County.

2016 OC Tet Festival
Friday, February 12 - Sunday, February 14
Mile Square Park
16801 Euclid Street 92708
Admission: Free
http://www.octetfest.org/

Tet Festival
Friday, February 12 - Sunday, February 14
Admission: $5 for 1-day admission. $13 for 3-day admission.
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Drive 92626
http://tetfestival.org/

Now that you've read the list, where will you be celebrating the Year of the Monkey?