J.K. YAMAMOTO/Rafu Shimpo
Bon Odori at Sozenji in 2018

The 2026 Obon Festival will be held on Sunday, July 12, from 1 to 7 p.m. at Sozenji Buddhist Temple, 3020 W. Beverly Blvd., Montbello.

1 p.m.: Obon and Manto-e service

2:30 p.m.: Food and other booths open. Menu includes Spam musubi, bentobox, curry/chili rice.

3:30 p.m: Entertainment, including taiko

5:15 p.m.: Bon Odori. Everyone is invited to dance.

6:15 p.m.: Raffle drawing

6:30 p.m.: Closing ceremony

For more information, call (562) 619-5760.

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