Santa Ana– Harvest good spirits as the City of Santa Ana celebrates its second annual Mid-Autumn Festival on Saturday, October 7, commemorating their Asian and Vietnamese cultures. The event is cohosted by Asian American Senior Citizens Service Center.
Santa Ana’s Mid-Autumn Festival will take place from 4 to 9 p.m. at Centennial Park, 3000 W. Edinger Ave., in Santa Ana.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is traditionally known for celebrating the fall harvest and full moon, a time where families come together to enjoy each other’s company and the bountiful harvests after a year of labor and care. Vietnamese and Asian cultures are a prominent part of Santa Ana, and the City recognizes their significance.
This year, guests of the event can look forward to:
- Cultural performances, including a lion dance
- Drum performances
- Kids zone
- Fashion show
- Food vendors
- Strolling magician and balloon artist
- Free moon cakes while supplies last, starting at 5 p.m.
- Community engagement games with fun prizes like lanterns
The event is family-friendly and open to all. On-site event parking is available at no cost. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Additional information regarding the 2023 Mid-Autumn Festival can be found at https://www.santa-ana.org/mid-autumn-festival/.
