Two of Orange County’s diverse communities showcased their heritage and vibrant cultures on Saturday, Feb. 1.
In Westminster, the annual Tet Parade celebrating the Lunar New Year marched through the heart of Little Saigon, with crowds lining Bolsa Avenue. There were lion dancers, community groups, floats and more in the parade, which was also broadcast across the globe.
Christine and Tam Nguyen renew their 25 years of marriage with a kiss after Orange County Clerk-Reorder Hugh Nguyen, second from left, performsed a vow ceremony at the Westminster Tet Parade — the first time at the event on..Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
A giant South vietnamese flag is displayed during the Westminster Tet Parade on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
A giant American flag is displayed during the Westminster Tet parade on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
A bicyclist follows the Garden Grove City Council fire truck during the Westminster Tet Parade on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Warner Middle School students take part in the Westminster Tet Parade on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Westminster Tet Parade features about 80 floats during the almot 3-hour event on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Westminster High School students take part in the Westminster Tet Parade on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Three-year-old Ethan Nguyen leads the Sequoia Academy during the Westmoinster Tet Parade on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Hudson Tran, 11 months, meets a lion dancer with the help of his grandmother, Christine Tran, on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, during the Westminster Tet Parade on the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Beanie feels insecure as firecrackers are set off during the Westminster Tet Parade while owner Clayton Graul of Hollywood comforts him on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Opening ceremonies for the Westminster Tet Parade begins with both the Vietnamese and the American National Anthems on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Firecrackers are lit to ward of evil spirits at the start of the Westminster Tet Parade on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Firecrackers are lit to ward of evil spirits at the start of the Westminster Tet Parade on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The crowd reacts to the loud crack of firecrackers during the start of the Westminster Tet Parade on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Spectators wait in the morning light for the Westminster Tet Parade to begin on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Westminster High School students perform a lion dance during the Westminster Tet Parade on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Dancers perform during the opening ceremony for the Westminster Tet Parade on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Christine and Tam Nguyen renew their 25 years of marriage with a kiss after Orange County Clerk-Reorder Hugh Nguyen, second from left, performsed a vow ceremony at the Westminster Tet Parade — the first time at the event on..Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Next stepped off the OC Black History Parade in Anaheim. It was the parade’s 45th year celebrating the history and contributions of the Black community. The Unity Festival on Center Street Promenade followed the parade.
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