Tanabata Festival

Community Event

Aug 201810	—	Aug 201812
11:00a.m. - 8:00p.m.

Japanese American National Museum
100 North Central Avenue
Los Angeles, California, 90012
United States

The Tanabata Festival or Star Festival is the celebration of two stars, Vega and Altair. They are lovers who are separated by the Milky Way and can only meet once a year.

Friday:
5:00pm Opening Ceremonies
Kazari Award Presentation
Entertainment
Saturday:
11:00am - 8:00pm Vendor Booths and Entertainment
Sunday:
11:00am - 4:00pm Vendor Booths and Entertainment

Please visit Tanabata Los Angeles's website for more information.

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