Iranian New Year - Norouz means “New Day” and is a celebration of life festival at the beginning of spring.

Iranian-American community activities include Spring cleaning, buying new clothes, painting eggs, giving presents, being with family, friends and neighbors.

* The 1st Annual Iranian New Year Parade of Northern California:

Sunday March 30th - 10am to 4pm
Downtown San Jose – Intersection of Market Street and Park Ave.
The parade will be followed with singing and dancing in the park.
(Admission is free)

* The 5th Annual Norouz Festival and Concert:

Saturday April 5 and Sunday April 6 - 10am to 7pm
Vasona Park in Los Gatos
Entrance from Blossom Hill Road or University Ave.
Persian foods, dance groups, family entertainment.
And someone to get excited about: Rushid - is confirmed.
(Admission is free)

Eggs, representing fertility, are boiled and painted with colorful images then placed on the Norouz table.
Photo credit goes to Alireza Najafian. Please look at his beautiful work on flickr.

Norouz Festival