This year’s celebration marks the revival of time-honored Lunar New Year festivities that were once a cornerstone of our community’s cultural heritage. This celebration will be a more intimate continuation of the 2024 Lunar New Year Block Party, which honored the 150th anniversary of the Ah Louis Store.
“The overwhelming response to last year’s event, coupled
with the deep sense of community it fostered, reaffirmed
commitment to reviving the rich traditions of San Luis Obispo’s historic Chinatown,” said Amber Karson of the Ah Louis Store, title sponsor and organizer of the event. “By reinstating these time-honored Lunar New Year celebrations, we honor the legacy of our predecessors and ensure that the
vibrant history of our community remains alive for future
generations.”
The Lunar New Year Palm Street Block Party will occur two
blocks north of the regularly scheduled Downtown SLO
Farmers’ Market on Higuera Street. Both events are free,
family-friendly, and open to the public.