The Nebuta festival is coming to Little Tokyo (Los Angeles) this weekend (Sunday the 19th), to help stimulate interest in a once thriving area, now slightly defunct (and very close to skid row, as Shannon and I found out that time).
It's a festival! WEEEEE...in AMERICA!
Here's a link to the LA Times article discussing the festivities:
Float carries Little Tokyo's Hopes And here's a link to the festival's website:
Nebuta Festival Los Angeles