Year of the Horse Ferris Wheel Lighting at the Santa Monica Pier
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February 15, 2026, 5:30 PM to 11:59 PM
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Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will light up its iconic Ferris wheel to celebrate the “Year of the Horse” with a dazzling 90-foot-tall “Lunar New Year” display. The celebration will feature an animated “Horse,” the phrase “Happy New Year” in Mandarin, and vibrant red and gold colors, patterns, transitions, and festive icons.
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