The Tet parade in Westminster featured colorful costumes, swirling lion dancers, and bikers with American and Vietnamese flags on Saturday, February 5, 2022. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

The 2022 Westminster Tet parade is back in action on Saturday, February 5, 2022 after last year’s coronavirus pause. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Kevin Phan peeks out of his sumo wrestler suit as he takes part in the Westminster Tet parade on Saturday, February 5, 2022. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

The Westminster Tet parade kicks off on Saturday, February 5, 2022 with pops of confetti. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Hundreds of spectators line up along Bolsa Blvd. in Westminster on Saturday, February 5, 2022 waiting for the 2022 Tet parade to begin. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

A decked out dog crosses the street with decked out people before the start of Westminster’s Tet parade on Saturday, February 5, 2022. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Hundreds of spectators line the streets in Westminster on Saturday, February 5, 2022 while waiting for the 2022 Tet parade to begin. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Motorcyclists roll down the parade route with colorful passengers during the 2022 Westminster Tet parade on Saturday, February 5, 2022. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

The “Retaking of Quang Tri Citadel Monument” float cruises in the 2022 Westminster Tet parade on Saturday, February 5, 2022. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Two-year-old Tory Pham, holds out a dollar for the lion dancer during the Westminster Tet parade on Saturday, February 5, 2022. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

A dog walking with the Viet Rainbow of Orange County group shows its colors during the Westminster Tet parade on Saturday, February 5, 2022. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Firecrackers pop during the Westminster Tet parade on Saturday, February 5, 2022. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Vu Doan gives his daughter, Kaliyan, 4, a front row seat as he chauffeurs her along the Westminster Tet parade route on Saturday, February 5, 2022. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Savanna High School students from Anaheim perform during the Westminster Tet parade on Saturday, February 5, 2022. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Dragon dancers perform during the Westminster Tet parade on Saturday, February 5, 2022. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Kevin Phan peeks out of his sumo wrestler suit as he takes part in the Westminster Tet parade on Saturday, February 5, 2022. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

The 2022 Westminster Tet parade is back in action on Saturday, February 5, 2022 after last year’s coronavirus pause. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Thuy Trang, left, and Thanh Thuy of the Gloria Choir Catholic Church in Huntington Beach perform during the annual Orange County Tet Festival at Mile Square Park, Friday, February 4, 2022 to celebrate the 2022 Lunar New Year.
(Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)

Several carnival rides are running during the annual Orange County Tet Festival at Mile Square Park, Friday, February 4, 2022 to celebrate the 2022 Lunar New Year.
(Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)

Christine Nguyen, her son Peter and dog Happy pose with an old motorbike, which are popular in Vietnam, during the annual Orange County Tet Festival at Mile Square Park, Friday, February 4, 2022 to celebrate the 2022 Lunar New Year.
(Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)

Bright flowers decorate a small replica village during the annual Orange County Tet Festival at Mile Square Park, Friday, February 4, 2022 to celebrate the 2022 Lunar New Year.
(Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)

People enter a replica Vietnamese village at dusk during the annual Orange County Tet Festival at Mile Square Park, Friday, February 4, 2022 to celebrate the 2022 Lunar New Year.
(Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)

An old Vietnamese taxi is on display during the annual Orange County Tet Festival at Mile Square Park, Friday, February 4, 2022 to celebrate the 2022 Lunar New Year.
(Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)

A woman kneels before the statue of Admiral Tran Hung Dao, who lived during the 1300’s, as she seeks her fortune for the year during the annual Orange County Tet Festival at Mile Square Park, Friday, February 4, 2022 to celebrate the 2022 Lunar New Year.
(Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)

A family poses alongside a cardboard photo of Temple Thien Mu, which is located in Hue city, Vietnam during the annual Orange County Tet Festival at Mile Square Park, Friday, February 4, 2022 to celebrate the 2022 Lunar New Year.
(Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)

A man exits a little replica Vietnamese town with a temple, school and house, along with typical Vietnamese vehicles during the annual Orange County Tet Festival at Mile Square Park, Friday, February 4, 2022 to celebrate the 2022 Lunar New Year.
(Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)

Mushi wears his dragon coat during the annual Orange County Tet Festival at Mile Square Park, Friday, February 4, 2022 to celebrate the 2022 Lunar New Year.
(Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)

Spectators react as they watch musical performances during the annual Orange County Tet Festival at Mile Square Park, Friday, February 4, 2022 to celebrate the 2022 Lunar New Year.
(Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)

Amy Nguyen feeds her son Austin, 3, thit nuong, or barbeque pork during the annual Orange County Tet Festival at Mile Square Park, Friday, February 4, 2022 to celebrate the 2022 Lunar New Year.
(Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)

People vie for stuffed characters during the annual Orange County Tet Festival at Mile Square Park, Friday, February 4, 2022 to celebrate the 2022 Lunar New Year.
(Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)