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Hollywood’s Thai Town will celebrate the 13th annual Thai New Year Songkran Festival, one of the largest festivals in the Los Angeles area, on Sunday, April 22 beginning at 8 a.m.

The day will feature alms for Buddhist monks, a parade from Vermont Avenue to Normandie Avenue, live music, Muay Thai, a beauty pageant, cultural dances, shops, health screenings and more. Admission is free. Thai Town is located along Hollywood Boulevard between Western and Normanie avenues. For information, visit thainewyear.org.