The Nisei Week Grand Parade Event in Little Tokyo is one of the highlights during Nisei Week. Plan on waiting on curb along with everyone else, bring snacks and/or dinner to pass time.

This event is usually one of the largest and most exciting events of the year. The streets of Little Tokyo are filled with Japanese dancers, musicians, floats, and more! There are a lot of areas you can sit and watch the parade.  The most popular areas are going to be the most crowded areas.  Keep walking until you find a spot that you can sit and watch.  

Nisei Week Parade Festival Date
August 14, 2022 - Little Tokyo, Japantown

Nisei Week Parade Time
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm


This Event is Part of Nisei Week
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Nisei Week Parade Route
Follow the parade as it travels throughout Downtown Los Angeles in the Little Tokyo district.
1) Starts at 2nd street to Central Avenue
2) Then west on 2nd Street to
3) North on San Pedro to First Street
4) East on First Street to Central Avenue
5) The parade then turns the corner and travels south on Central Avenue
6) Ends between 1st Street & 2nd Street

Things to Bring to Nisei Week Parade (While Waiting for Parade)
1) Cash - You may want to buy dinner, snacks or drinks while waiting
2) Camera, video camera, extra batteries
3) Snacks and/or dinner to pass time
4) Drinks: water, juice
5) Book, magazines
6) Kids: electronics, battery chargers
7) Blankets for Parade (it will get cold)
8) Chairs for Parade or sit on curb
9) Hat, sunscreen

Nisei Week Parade Festival Video

Nisei Week Parade Festival Event Title
Nisei Week Grand Parade on Sunday (4 pm) - Little Tokyo (One of the Largest & Most Exciting Events of the Year)  Tips