🪷 Echo Park Lotus Festival - Where Dragon Boats & Blooms Collide!
LA’s most vibrant summer tradition is back—think floating lanterns, dragon boat races, and pink lotus carpets stretching across the lake. Here’s how to dodge crowds and soak in the magic: 🎏 FESTIVAL HACKS ⏰ Timing: • Dragon boats: Best viewed after 4PM 🚣♂️ • Lanterns: Glow peaks at sunset (~7:30PM) 🌅 🅿️ Parking: • Skip the chaos: Park 3 blocks east on Laveta Terrace (free! 🆓) • Pro move: Scooter in 🛴 📸 Photo Ops: • Lotus close-ups (bring a zoom lens! 📷) • Willow tree reflections near the boathouse 🌿 🌺 WHY IT’S SPECIAL "Where lotus pads become floating islands And every paddle splash sounds like summer applause This is Echo Park at its most alive." 💥 📍 Echo Park Lake 751 Echo Park Ave, LA 90026 #LotusFestival #EchoPark #DragonBoats #LAEvents #SummerInLA #FreeFestival #LotusLove #WaterfrontVibes #AsianCulture #WeekendVibes