In Photos: 15th annual Cambodia Town Parade returns with theme of ‘Stop the Hate’

Red, white and blue—the colors of both the U.S. and Cambodian flags—filled the sidewalks of Anaheim Street during the 15th annual Cambodia Town Parade on April 2 in celebration of the Cambodian New Year.

The theme of this year’s event was “Stop the Hate,” as a way to bring attention to the hate and discrimination that Asian communities have long faced and the increased incidents of racially motivated violence in recent years.

A woman in traditional Khmer clothing performs a ritual while a group of monks looks on before the start of the annual Cambodian Town Parade on April 2, 2023. (Richard H. Grant | Signal Tribune)

Hundreds of people came out to march and watch from the sidewalks of Anaheim Street as floats, community groups and city leaders waved toward residents.

Cambodia Town has been officially recognized as a cultural district in Long Beach since 2007, as the city has the largest Cambodian community outside of Cambodia.