Annual Autumn Moon Lantern Parade Festival brings crowds and ceremony to Sunset
SUNSET PARK — It was another massive turnout for Sunset Park’s Autumn Moon Lantern Parade Festival.
Organized by groups including Better Chinatown USA and the Asian American Cultural Exchange Council, the event, which is in its 17th year, was held on Sunday, Sept. 15 on Eighth Avenue between 63rd Street and 49th Street.
“The whole day went really well,” said Executive Director of Better Chinatown USA Steven Tin. “It was pretty hot and still felt like summertime. We got a very nice turnout and people got to see great performers, sports car, and all kinds of festival activities.”