City of Irvine, CA
09/02/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/02/2025 17:37
Honor Tradition and Celebrate Community at the Annual Mid-Autumn Festival
News Release
City of Irvine
Public Information Office
1 Civic Center Plaza
Irvine, CA 92606
949-724-6029
09/02/2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Honor Tradition and Celebrate Community at the Annual Mid-Autumn Festival
The City of Irvine, in partnership with the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center, will host the fifth annual Mid-Autumn Festival at Great Park Friday, September 26, from 5 to 9:30 p.m. This free, family-friendly event invites the community to enjoy an evening filled with rich cultural traditions, festive performances, and interactive activities.
The Mid-Autumn Festival - also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival - is one of the most celebrated holidays across Asia, with roots in China and similar traditions in Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and other countries in East and Southeast Asia. Dating back over 3,000 years, the festival has long symbolized unity, gratitude, and prosperity.
This year's celebration will feature live music and dance performances, cultural demonstrations, hands-on children's activities, and engaging exhibits. Guests can explore a variety of savory meals and sweet treats, while discovering the artistry, stories, and traditions that make the Mid-Autumn Festival such a meaningful holiday for many communities.
The City of Irvine thanks its generous sponsors for their support of this year's festival:
- Community Sponsors: UCI Health and Synear Foods USA
- Culinary Demonstration Sponsor: Residence Inn & Courtyard by Marriott
- Mooncake Walk Sponsor: Irvine Company
These partnerships help make this celebration of tradition, culture, and community possible.
Admission is free and open to all ages.
The City of Irvine is committed to honoring traditional and culturally relevant events that highlight the City's diverse and multicultural community. Each month the City highlights cultural celebrations and religious holidays through its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion spotlight.
For more information about the Mid-Autumn Festival, please visit cityofirvine.org/midautumn.
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Since its incorporation in 1971, Irvine has become a nationally recognized city, with a population of 314,550 that spans 66 square miles and is recognized as one of America's safest and most successful master-planned urban communities. Top-rated educational institutions, an enterprising business atmosphere, sound environmental stewardship, and respect for diversity all contribute to Irvine's enviable quality of life. This family-friendly city features more than 16,000 acres of parks, sports fields and dedicated open space and is the home of the Great Park. For more information, please visit cityofirvine.org.
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