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Historic Filipinotown in LA holds parol parade

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After a three-year break due to the pandemic, the Historic Filipinotown Neighborhood Council held its 15th Parol Pride and Festival in Los Angeles to kick off the holidays.

Steve Angeles gives us a look. #TFCNews

Location: Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles, CA, USA

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