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Celebration of Nowruz Festivals in the East and West of the United States

Jan 30, 2026 January 30, 2026 1 min read 📰 Radio Farda
📋 Key Takeaway

Nowruz celebrations are being held across various cities in the United States, including a major festival in Los Angeles led by actress Mary Apick. These events highlight the cultural diversity and community spirit among Iranians living in the U.S. and serve as a significant cultural expression for the Iranian diaspora.

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💡 Bottom Line: Nowruz celebrations in the U.S. emphasize cultural diversity and community spirit among Iranians living abroad.

👥 Key Players

Mary Apick MENTIONED
Actress and organizer of the Nowruz festival in Los Angeles
"She plays a significant role in promoting Iranian culture and community cohesion in the diaspora."

📰 What Happened

Nowruz celebrations are being held across the United States, with a major festival in Los Angeles organized by Mary Apick, showcasing Iranian culture and diversity.

  • Festivals are taking place in multiple cities including Los Angeles and New York.
  • The Los Angeles festival features a parade with traditional Iranian clothing.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: These celebrations reflect the resilience and cultural identity of Iranians abroad, especially in the face of political challenges in Iran.
🌍 Regional: They promote cultural understanding and connections between the Iranian diaspora and local communities.
🌐 International: The events highlight the cultural contributions of Iranian-Americans and foster dialogue about Iranian culture in the U.S.

📚 Background

Nowruz is the Persian New Year, celebrated by millions worldwide, symbolizing renewal and cultural heritage.

Iranian diaspora Cultural festivals in the U.S.
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In the United States, this year's Nowruz celebrations have a very large scope. From California and Washington in the West to New York in the East, Nowruz festivities are taking place. In these festivals, which each have their own characteristics, we must also mention Iranians from Maryland, Virginia, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, Colorado, Boston, Houston, Dallas, San Francisco, San Jose, and Seattle. Among the Iranian-populated cities, the City of Angels, Los Angeles in Southern California, is hosting a magnificent festival for the second consecutive year, featuring a parade of Iranians dressed in traditional clothing from various regions of Iran. The initiator of this grand program, Mary Apick, an actress in cinema and theater, refers to it in an exclusive interview with Radio Farda as a cultural event welcoming people from diverse nationalities with varied backgrounds and ancestries. The Nowruz carnival in Los Angeles will take place on Saturday, March 19, and in New York a month later, on Sunday, April 18, 2016.

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